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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,365

Hyundai Sonata SEL   
Difference: $810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $25,700
Cargo mat 80 80 115
All-weather floor mats 140 140 130
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Door sill trim plates     250
Cargo mat 70 70 92
All-weather floor mats 123 123 104
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     100
Door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 1,755 2,380 670
Options (change) 1,659 2,234 563
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $28,175 $31,525 $27,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,394
Model Year201520152020
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4191hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,175$31,525$27,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,175$28,760$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201520152020
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,800$5,565$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,616-25

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in111.8 in
Length191.5 in192.9 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,120 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.3 ft3

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