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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,385

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $15,832 $23,916 $25,607
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 748 748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 925 1,025 1,025
Options (change) 814 902 902
Destination 795 720 720
Total Price $18,385 $26,920 $28,700
Total Invoice $17,441 $25,538 $27,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,721
Model Year201220102010
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$18,385$26,920$28,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,505-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,385$24,415$24,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465
Total Invoice$17,441$25,538$27,229
Adjustments for Features0-2,376-3,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,441$23,162$23,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$443

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220102010
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,270$3,775$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,376-3,624

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122010
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.3 in
Length173.1 in191.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height59.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.1 ft3

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