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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: $34,230

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $30,100
Base Invoice $26,760 $28,257
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo mat 60 115
All-weather floor mats 140 130
Door sill trim plates 85  
Ultimate Package   4,500
Floor mats   125
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Cargo net 59 41
Cargo mat 55 92
All-weather floor mats 127 104
Door sill trim plates 77  
Ultimate Package   4,095
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 5,480 4,920
Options (change) 4,985 4,432
Destination 875 835
Total Price $34,230 $35,855
Total Invoice $32,620 $33,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG40/44 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,230$35,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$34,235
Total Invoice$32,620$33,524
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$32,009

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,955$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,515

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length193.8 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested285067%
Total Not Requested137533%

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