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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: $23,570

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,201

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,850 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,434 $22,581
Floor mats 100  
Driver Convenience Package   325
Floor mats 80  
Driver Convenience Package   270
Options (change) 100 325
Options (change) 80 270
Destination 775 650
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $26,725 $23,570
Total Invoice $25,289 $22,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,113
Model Year20122008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)104, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,725$23,570
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,695$23,570
Total Invoice$25,289$22,201
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,314$22,201

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$2,875$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9750

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelSonataMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.3 in
Length189.8 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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