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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: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelSonataMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $20,961 $23,769 $25,859
Package 3 1,400    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Forward collision warning   395  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Package 3 1,278    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Forward collision warning   348  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 1,400 5,280 2,335
Options (change) 1,278 4,775 2,207
Destination 600 810 810
Total Price $24,895 $30,980 $30,510
Total Invoice $22,839 $29,354 $28,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,635
Model Year200620132013
ModelSonataMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$24,895$30,980$30,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$27,940$28,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405
Total Invoice$22,839$29,354$28,876
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$26,474$26,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$353

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620132013
ModelSonataMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,575$4,615$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,880-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelSonataMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.8 in
Length188.9 in191.5 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.3 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 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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