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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: $20,730

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,828

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremierSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $23,470 $23,675
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $22,179 $22,373
Convenience Package 650      
RS Package 800 800    
Fun & Sun Package 550      
Engine-block heater 100 100 50 50
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof   850 800 800
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695  
Satellite radio     199 325
Convenience Package 592      
RS Package 728 728    
Fun & Sun Package 500      
Engine-block heater 91 91 42 42
Cargo net 55 55    
Sunroof   774 664 664
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577  
Satellite radio     165 270
Options (change) 2,160 1,810 1,744 1,175
Options (change) 1,966 1,648 1,448 976
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $20,730 $22,480 $25,864 $25,500
Total Invoice $19,828 $21,526 $24,277 $23,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,322
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremierSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4240hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$20,730$22,480$25,864$25,500
Adjustments for Features-185-1850-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$22,295$25,864$24,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$1,454$0
Total Invoice$19,828$21,526$24,277$23,999
Adjustments for Features-177-1770-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,651$21,349$24,277$22,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$1,304$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremierSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,145$2,960$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$185$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-177-1770-1,026

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182007
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in188.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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