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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: $28,175

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152021
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZN Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $33,300
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 1,005
Total Price $28,175 $31,525 $34,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata N Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,676
Model Year201520152021
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZN Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4290hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16245/40-19
Total Price$28,175$31,525$34,975
Adjustments for Features-9,085-11,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,090$19,675$34,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201520152021
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZN Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$10,525$13,290$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,085$11,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,683-11,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152021
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.3,552 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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