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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: $19,045

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelSonicMalibu Limited
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $28,420
Base Invoice $16,388 $26,857
Engine-block heater 75 75
Cargo net 60  
Sunroof 850  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   400
Engine-block heater 66 68
Cargo net 53  
Sunroof 748  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 985 2,325
Options (change) 867 2,116
Destination 810 875
Total Price $19,045 $31,620
Total Invoice $18,065 $29,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,775
Model Year20132016
ModelSonicMalibu Limited
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$19,045$31,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,045$26,315
Total Invoice$18,065$29,848
Adjustments for Features0-5,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,065$24,840

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelSonicMalibu Limited
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$120$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,008

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelSonicMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.8 in
Length173.1 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,727 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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