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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: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,031

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $18,931 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Driver Confidence Package 495     1,195
Engine-block heater 100 75 75 75
Cargo net 60 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Sunroof 850      
RS Package 800      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Navigation system       495
Leather Package       1,395
Driver Confidence Package 450     1,087
Engine-block heater 91 68 68 68
Cargo net 55 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127
Sunroof 774      
RS Package 728      
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Navigation system       450
Leather Package       1,269
Options (change) 2,445 2,320 1,545 5,405
Options (change) 2,225 2,110 1,406 4,916
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $23,040 $28,215 $33,340 $34,050
Total Invoice $22,031 $27,004 $31,964 $32,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,767
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$23,040$28,215$33,340$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-4,375-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,040$26,955$28,965$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$1,810
Total Invoice$22,031$27,004$31,964$32,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,206-4,194-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,031$25,798$27,770$27,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,972$1,615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelSonicMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600$600
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
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
Fog lights$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Upgraded floor mats$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,305$7,420$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260$4,375$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,206-4,194-5,037

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172016
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.4 in
Length173.9 in193.8 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

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