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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: $35,605

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $34,350
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 130
Cargo mat   115
Floor mats   125
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 41
All-weather floor mats 127 104
Cargo mat   92
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 4,665 420
Options (change) 4,244 337
Destination 995 835
Total Price $39,160 $35,605

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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: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,122
Model Year20212017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,160$35,605
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,155$35,605

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212017
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212017
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length194.2 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,492 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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