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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: $31,880

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $28,195
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 115
Navigation Package   2,200
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   100
Remote start   350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 41
All-weather floor mats 127 92
Navigation Package   2,002
Cargo mat   77
Floor mats   80
Remote start   316
Options (change) 2,475 2,910
Options (change) 2,252 2,608
Destination 995 775
Total Price $36,970 $31,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,626
Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$36,970$31,880
Adjustments for Features-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$31,880

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
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 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,555$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1450

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.0 in
Length194.2 in189.8 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,338 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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