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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: $19,545

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,749

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $23,916 $25,607
Convenience Package 875      
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75
Sunroof   850 850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Convenience Package 796      
Engine-block heater 91 91 66 66
Sunroof   774 748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 975 950 1,025 1,025
Options (change) 887 865 902 902
Destination 875 875 720 720
Total Price $19,545 $21,620 $26,920 $28,700
Total Invoice $18,749 $20,743 $25,538 $27,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,484
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$19,545$21,620$26,920$28,700
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,430-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,545$20,720$24,490$24,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$465
Total Invoice$18,749$20,743$25,538$27,229
Adjustments for Features0-863-2,305-3,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,749$19,880$23,233$23,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,131$0$443

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25 $25
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 driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,220$3,120$4,650$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,430$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-863-2,305-3,553

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
ModelSonicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.3 in
Length173.9 in191.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height59.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,451 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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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