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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: $20,100

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,254

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $23,769 $25,859
Convenience Package 875      
Driver Confidence Package 495 495    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof   850 1,000  
Forward collision warning     395 395
Leather Package     1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Convenience Package 796      
Driver Confidence Package 450 450    
Engine-block heater 91 91 66 66
Cargo net 55 55    
Sunroof   774 880  
Forward collision warning     348 348
Leather Package     880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Options (change) 1,530 1,505 3,645 2,370
Options (change) 1,392 1,370 3,208 2,086
Destination 875 875 810 810
Total Price $20,100 $22,175 $29,345 $30,545
Total Invoice $19,254 $21,248 $27,787 $28,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,220
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelSonicSonicMalibuMalibu
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$20,100$22,175$29,345$30,545
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,555-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,100$21,275$24,790$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$1,150
Total Invoice$19,254$21,248$27,787$28,755
Adjustments for Features0-862-4,313-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,254$20,386$23,474$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,132$0$946

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820132013
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$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights  $125$125
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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$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  
Total Value of Features$1,070$1,970$5,625$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,555$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-4,313-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
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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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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested24023%
Total Not Requested80077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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