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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: $19,140

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,159

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $28,600
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $27,027
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 850  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 748 748  
Options (change) 925 925 75
Options (change) 814 814 66
Destination 825 825 760
Total Price $19,140 $21,455 $29,435
Total Invoice $18,159 $20,359 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,647
Model Year201420142012
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$19,140$21,455$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,140$20,155$26,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0
Total Invoice$18,159$20,359$27,853
Adjustments for Features0-1,234-3,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,159$19,125$24,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$966$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142012
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,195$2,495$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234-3,047

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
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.3,416 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 Volume14.9 ft315.1 ft3

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