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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: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,961 $27,027
Package 3 1,400  
3.6L V6   1,600
Package 3 1,278  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,400 1,600
Options (change) 1,278 1,512
Destination 600 760
Total Price $24,895 $30,960
Total Invoice $22,839 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,405
Model Year20062012
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,895$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$29,845
Total Invoice$22,839$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$28,244

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$1,700$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,055

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
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.3,645 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-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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