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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: $21,955

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,862

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $23,065
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $21,797
Dusk Package 1,715    
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
Cargo net 60 60  
Sunroof 850 850 800
Satellite radio     325
Dusk Package 1,561    
Engine-block heater 68 68 42
Cargo net 55 55  
Sunroof 774 774 664
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 2,700 985 1,175
Options (change) 2,458 897 976
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $23,355 $21,955 $24,865
Total Invoice $22,124 $20,862 $23,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,896
Model Year201620162006
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,355$21,955$24,865
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,255$21,955$24,185
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$22,124$20,862$23,398
Adjustments for Features-1,0420-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,082$20,862$22,758
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162006
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,395$2,295$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420-640

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
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 Weight2,734 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 Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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