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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: $9,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $16,388 $24,443 $26,762
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Cargo net 60    
Sunroof 850 1,000  
Rear spoiler   400 400
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Cargo net 53    
Sunroof 748 880  
Rear spoiler   352 352
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Options (change) 985 2,600 2,325
Options (change) 867 2,288 2,046
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $19,045 $29,020 $31,470
Total Invoice $18,065 $27,556 $29,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,973
Model Year201320152015
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$19,045$29,020$31,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,045$25,315$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$18,065$27,556$29,633
Adjustments for Features0-3,518-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,065$24,038$24,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320152015
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$100
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$320$4,025$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,518-4,995

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.8 in
Length173.1 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,394 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested100096%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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