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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $27,095
Base Invoice $21,035 $25,605
3.3L V6 1,700  
Floor mats 85  
Sunroof 900 800
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 90  
3.3L V6 1,572  
Floor mats 68  
Sunroof 819 664
Cargo net 41  
Cargo mat 73  
Options (change) 2,825 800
Options (change) 2,573 664
Destination 675 650
Total Price $25,970 $28,545
Total Invoice $24,283 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year20082008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,970$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$27,420
Total Invoice$24,283$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,283$25,858

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
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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