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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,470

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,831

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $7,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelSonicMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimLSLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,295 $22,565 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $14,683 $21,775 $22,762 $26,857
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Engine-block heater 100 75 75 75
Cargo net 60      
Protection Package   275    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127
Engine-block heater 91 68 68 68
Cargo net 55      
Protection Package   250    
Options (change) 300 490 215 215
Options (change) 273 445 195 195
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $16,470 $23,930 $24,925 $29,510
Total Invoice $15,831 $23,095 $23,832 $27,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,822
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelSonicMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimLSLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4202hp I4202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$16,470$23,930$24,925$29,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-2,965-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,470$21,400$21,960$23,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$560$1,930
Total Invoice$15,831$23,095$23,832$27,927
Adjustments for Features0-2,442-2,835-5,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,831$20,653$20,997$22,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$344$1,426

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelSonicMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimLSLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50 $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Manual remote mirrors$25   
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$835$3,365$3,800$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$2,965$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,442-2,835-5,848

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelSonicMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.8 in
Length173.9 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,773 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested11561%
Total Not Requested7539%

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