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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,490 Chevrolet Sonic RS | |||||
| Difference: $7,405 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,348 Chevrolet Sonic RS | |||||
| Difference: $7,190 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Sonic | Sonic | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LTZ | RS | LT | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,780 | $20,095 | $25,125 | $30,975 | $27,875 |
| Base Invoice | $18,791 | $19,090 | $24,120 | $29,736 | $26,760 |
| Dusk Package | 1,715 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | 395 | 395 | |||
| Engine-block heater | 75 | 75 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cargo net | 60 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| All-weather floor mats | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | |||
| Convenience and Technology Package | 895 | 895 | |||
| Sun and Wheels Package | 1,300 | 2,270 | |||
| Navigation system | 495 | ||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,195 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | ||||
| Dusk Package | 1,561 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | 359 | 359 | |||
| Engine-block heater | 68 | 68 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Cargo net | 55 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| All-weather floor mats | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 |
| Sunroof | 774 | 774 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,269 | 1,269 | |||
| Convenience and Technology Package | 814 | 814 | |||
| Sun and Wheels Package | 1,183 | 2,066 | |||
| Navigation system | 450 | ||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,087 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,047 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,235 | 1,520 | 3,895 | 2,575 | 5,435 |
| Options (change) | 2,944 | 1,383 | 3,543 | 2,343 | 4,944 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $23,890 | $22,490 | $29,895 | $34,425 | $34,185 |
| Total Invoice | $22,610 | $21,348 | $28,538 | $32,954 | $32,579 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,221 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Sonic | Sonic | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LTZ | RS | LT | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 | 163hp I4 | 250hp I4 | 122hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T6 | T9 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-18 | 205/50-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $23,890 | $22,490 | $29,895 | $34,425 | $34,185 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,025 | 0 | -3,110 | -4,875 | -5,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,865 | $22,490 | $26,785 | $29,550 | $28,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $375 | $0 | $0 | $2,765 | $1,715 |
| Total Invoice | $22,610 | $21,348 | $28,538 | $32,954 | $32,579 |
| Adjustments for Features | -970 | 0 | -2,969 | -4,667 | -5,418 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,640 | $21,348 | $25,569 | $28,287 | $27,161 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $292 | $0 | $0 | $2,718 | $1,592 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Sonic | Sonic | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LTZ | RS | LT | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,195 | $2,170 | $5,280 | $7,045 | $7,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,025 | $0 | $3,110 | $4,875 | $5,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -970 | 0 | -2,969 | -4,667 | -5,418 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Sonic | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 111.4 in |
| Length | 173.1 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,734 lb. | 3,087 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
| Dusk Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 215/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Convenience and Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
| Sun and Wheels Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45R18 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier
| Sun and Wheels Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| 245/40R19 tires | 400 | No |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 77% |
| Convenience and Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
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