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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: $23,040

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,031

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $18,931 $24,443 $26,762
Driver Confidence Package 495    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Cargo net 60    
Sunroof 850 1,000  
RS Package 800    
Advanced Safety Package   890 890
Leather Package   1,250  
Rear spoiler   400 400
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Driver Confidence Package 450    
All-weather floor mats 127 123 123
Engine-block heater 91 66 66
Cargo net 55    
Sunroof 774 880  
RS Package 728    
Advanced Safety Package   783 783
Leather Package   1,100  
Rear spoiler   352 352
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Options (change) 2,445 4,880 3,355
Options (change) 2,225 4,294 2,952
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $23,040 $31,300 $32,500
Total Invoice $22,031 $29,562 $30,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year201720152015
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,040$31,300$32,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,040$27,670$28,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$22,031$29,562$30,539
Adjustments for Features0-3,428-3,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,031$26,134$27,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$947

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720152015
ModelSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$1,420$5,050$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,428-3,458

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.8 in
Length173.9 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,774 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested24023%
Total Not Requested80077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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