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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: $9,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $15,832 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 850      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270  
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
Engine-block heater 66 68 68 68
Sunroof 748      
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156  
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
Options (change) 925 2,120 1,345 75
Options (change) 814 1,928 1,224 68
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $18,385 $28,015 $33,140 $28,720
Total Invoice $17,441 $26,822 $31,782 $27,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,877
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$18,385$28,015$33,140$28,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-6,775-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,385$24,355$26,365$26,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$2,510
Total Invoice$17,441$26,822$31,782$27,602
Adjustments for Features0-3,504-6,497-1,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,441$23,318$25,285$25,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,967$2,501

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,845$5,505$8,620$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$6,775$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,504-6,497-1,783

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.4 in
Length173.1 in193.8 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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