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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $4,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $27,095
Base Invoice $20,961 $25,605
Package 3 1,400  
Sunroof   800
Package 3 1,278  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,400 800
Options (change) 1,278 664
Destination 600 650
Total Price $24,895 $28,545
Total Invoice $22,839 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,826
Model Year20062008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,895$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$27,215
Total Invoice$22,839$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$25,665

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,300$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,254

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelSonataMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in112.3 in
Length188.9 in191.8 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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