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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: $33,205

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $31,900
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 50
All-weather floor mats 140 130
Cargo mat   115
Floor mats   125
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
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 995 885
Total Price $39,160 $33,205

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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: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,974
Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT9T8
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$33,205
Adjustments for Features0-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,160$33,110

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimPremierLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,380$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-90

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212018
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
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%

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