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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,385

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSonicMalibu Classic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $20,320
Base Invoice $15,832 $19,304
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 850 800
Front Seating Package   450
Satellite radio   200
Engine-block heater 66 62
Sunroof 748 664
Front Seating Package   374
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 925 1,525
Options (change) 814 1,266
Destination 795 650
Total Price $18,385 $22,495
Total Invoice $17,441 $21,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,547
Model Year20122008
ModelSonicMalibu Classic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$18,385$22,495
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,575$22,495
Total Invoice$17,441$21,220
Adjustments for Features-7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,673$21,220

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicMalibu Classic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,335$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in188.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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