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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: $11,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $26,670 $33,370
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 850    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Sunroof 748    
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 925 2,145 2,370
Options (change) 814 1,952 2,157
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $18,385 $29,740 $36,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,937
Model Year201220202020
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$18,385$29,740$36,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,385$26,080$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,710

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220202020
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$1,620$5,280$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-354-578

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122020
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.4 in
Length173.1 in194.2 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.8 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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