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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $22,470
Base Invoice $29,736 $21,035
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
3.3L V6   1,700
Floor mats   85
Cargo mat   90
Sunroof   900
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 41
3.3L V6   1,572
Floor mats   68
Cargo mat   73
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 2,335 2,825
Options (change) 2,125 2,573
Destination 875 675
Total Price $34,185 $25,970
Total Invoice $32,736 $24,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,283
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$34,185$25,970
Adjustments for Features-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,830$25,970
Total Invoice$32,736$24,283
Adjustments for Features-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,566$24,283

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$7,055$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.4 in
Length193.8 in188.9 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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