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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: $19,045

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200720072007
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $18,435 $23,470 $23,675
Base Invoice $16,388 $17,421 $22,179 $22,373
Engine-block heater 75 50 50 50
Cargo net 60      
Sunroof 850 800 800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)   465    
Front Seating Package   450    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695 695  
Front side airbags   295    
Rear spoiler   175    
Satellite radio   199 199 325
Engine-block heater 66 42 42 42
Cargo net 53      
Sunroof 748 664 664 664
Antilock brakes (ABS)   386    
Front Seating Package   374    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577 577  
Front side airbags   245    
Rear spoiler   145    
Satellite radio   165 165 270
Options (change) 985 3,129 1,744 1,175
Options (change) 867 2,598 1,448 976
Destination 810 650 650 650
Total Price $19,045 $22,214 $25,864 $25,500
Total Invoice $18,065 $20,669 $24,277 $23,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,779
Model Year2013200720072007
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4145hp I4240hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$19,045$22,214$25,864$25,500
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,225-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,860$22,214$24,639$23,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425$971
Total Invoice$18,065$20,669$24,277$23,999
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,150-2,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,890$20,669$23,127$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,458$1,151

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013200720072007
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,060$3,285$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0$1,225$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-1750-1,150-2,179

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132007
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in188.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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