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Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,230

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $27,875
Base Invoice $28,627 $26,760
Ultimate Package 3,850  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo mat 115 60
All-weather floor mats 130 140
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Door sill trim plates   85
Ultimate Package 3,561  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 59
Cargo mat 92 55
All-weather floor mats 104 127
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Door sill trim plates   77
Options (change) 4,270 5,480
Options (change) 3,898 4,985
Destination 885 875
Total Price $35,655 $34,230
Total Invoice $33,410 $32,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $232
Model Year20182018
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/46 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,655$34,230
Adjustments for Features-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$34,230
Total Invoice$33,410$32,620
Adjustments for Features-5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,852$32,620

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,525$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5580

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelSonataMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in193.8 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,497 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested207554%
Total Not Requested175046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested22536%
Total Not Requested40064%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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