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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: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,862

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $27,095
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $25,605
Dusk Package 1,715    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 850 800
Cargo net 60 60  
Dusk Package 1,561    
Engine-block heater 68 68 62
Sunroof 774 774 664
Cargo net 55 55  
Options (change) 2,700 985 875
Options (change) 2,458 897 726
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $23,355 $21,955 $28,620
Total Invoice $22,124 $20,862 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,191
Model Year201620162008
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,355$21,955$28,620
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$21,955$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0
Total Invoice$22,124$20,862$26,981
Adjustments for Features-9710-1,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,153$20,862$25,053
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162008
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,595$1,570$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-1,928

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
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 Weight2,734 lb.3,451 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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%

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