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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: $21,895

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,807

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $28,600
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $27,027
Dusk Package 1,715    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 850  
Dusk Package 1,561    
Engine-block heater 68 68 66
Sunroof 774 774  
Options (change) 2,640 925 75
Options (change) 2,403 842 66
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $23,295 $21,895 $29,435
Total Invoice $22,069 $20,807 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,253
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicMalibu
TrimLTZRSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,295$21,895$29,435
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,270$21,895$27,540
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0
Total Invoice$22,069$20,807$27,853
Adjustments for Features-9710-1,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,098$20,807$26,060
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150 $150
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,470$1,445$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-1,793

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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.3,416 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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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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