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Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelSonataSonataMalibu Classic
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,600 $31,900 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,082 $30,081 $19,304
Floor mats 125 125  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Remote start     190
Floor mats 100 100  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Remote start     158
Options (change) 125 125 2,235
Options (change) 100 100 1,856
Destination 885 885 650
Total Price $28,610 $32,910 $23,205
Total Invoice $27,067 $31,066 $21,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $514
Model Year201820182008
ModelSonataSonataMalibu Classic
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,610$32,910$23,205
Adjustments for Features-3,950-10,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,660$22,560$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$2,100$0$0
Total Invoice$27,067$31,066$21,810
Adjustments for Features-3,737-9,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,330$21,296$21,810
Cost Above Minimum$2,034$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelSonataSonataMalibu Classic
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,775$12,175$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$10,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,737-9,7700

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelSonataMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in188.3 in
Width73.4 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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