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

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelSonataSonataMalibu Limited
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,575 $33,525 $28,420
Base Invoice $26,846 $31,425 $26,857
Ultimate Package 4,950    
Cargo mat 115 115 80
All-weather floor mats 130 130 140
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Advanced Safety Package     595
Navigation system     495
Rear spoiler     400
Ultimate Package 4,416    
Cargo mat 92 92 73
All-weather floor mats 104 104 127
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 41 41  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Advanced Safety Package     541
Navigation system     450
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 5,370 420 3,560
Options (change) 4,753 337 3,239
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $34,770 $34,770 $32,855
Total Invoice $32,424 $32,587 $30,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year201520152016
ModelSonataSonataMalibu Limited
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,770$34,770$32,855
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$32,070$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$32,424$32,587$30,971
Adjustments for Features-2,518-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,906$30,057$30,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$151$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201520152016
ModelSonataSonataMalibu Limited
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$6,300$6,300$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,518-2,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20152016
ModelSonataMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.8 in
Length191.1 in191.5 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Apple Car Play support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested150028%
Total Not Requested395072%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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