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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: $32,835

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,820

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $1,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $25,850
Base Invoice $26,760 $24,434
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo mat 60 95
All-weather floor mats 140 115
Door sill trim plates 85  
Ultimate Package   5,500
Remote start   350
Floor mats   100
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Cargo net 59 41
Cargo mat 55 77
All-weather floor mats 127 92
Door sill trim plates 77  
Ultimate Package   5,005
Remote start   316
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 5,480 6,210
Options (change) 4,985 5,611
Destination 875 775
Total Price $34,230 $32,835
Total Invoice $32,620 $30,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $802
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,230$32,835
Adjustments for Features-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$32,835
Total Invoice$32,620$30,820
Adjustments for Features-2,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,018$30,820

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$4,630$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.0 in
Length193.8 in189.8 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested372578%
Total Not Requested102522%

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