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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: $22,150

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,988

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $23,769 $25,859
Dusk Package 2,030      
Forward collision warning 395 395 395 395
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof 850 850 1,000  
Leather Package     1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Dusk Package 1,847      
Forward collision warning 348 348 348 348
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Cargo net 53 53    
Sunroof 748 748 880  
Leather Package     880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Options (change) 3,410 1,380 3,645 2,370
Options (change) 3,062 1,215 3,208 2,086
Destination 825 825 810 810
Total Price $22,470 $22,150 $29,345 $30,545
Total Invoice $21,210 $20,988 $27,787 $28,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,693
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$22,470$22,150$29,345$30,545
Adjustments for Features0-75-3,355-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,470$22,075$25,990$27,140
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$21,210$20,988$27,787$28,755
Adjustments for Features0-71-3,177-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,210$20,917$24,610$25,550
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0$940

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$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 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$520$595$3,875$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$3,355$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-3,177-3,205

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
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 Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested24023%
Total Not Requested80077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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