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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: $29,515

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,593

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $26,955
Base Invoice $26,345 $25,607
Floor mats 100  
Remote start 350  
Cargo mat 95  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Floor mats 80  
Remote start 316  
Cargo mat 77  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 545 2,545
Options (change) 473 2,240
Destination 775 720
Total Price $29,515 $30,220
Total Invoice $27,593 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,628
Model Year20122010
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,515$30,220
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$30,220
Total Invoice$27,593$28,567
Adjustments for Features-6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,939$28,567

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122010
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6540

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,338 lb.3,680 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 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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