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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: $32,000

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelSonataMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited 2.0T2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,790 $24,443 $26,762
Premium Package 2,900    
Floor mats 100    
Remote start 350    
Cargo mat 95 80 80
All-weather floor mats 115 140 140
Cargo net 50    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,300
Leather Package   1,250  
Navigation system   495 495
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Premium Package 2,639    
Floor mats 80    
Remote start 316    
Cargo mat 77 70 70
All-weather floor mats 92 123 123
Cargo net 41    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,144
Leather Package   1,100  
Navigation system   436 436
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,610 5,625 4,175
Options (change) 3,245 5,065 3,814
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $32,000 $32,045 $33,320
Total Invoice $29,830 $30,333 $31,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101
Model Year201320152015
ModelSonataMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited 2.0T2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,000$32,045$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-425-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,000$31,620$32,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$29,830$30,333$31,401
Adjustments for Features0-402-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,830$29,931$30,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,022

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320152015
ModelSonataMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited 2.0T2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,675$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-402-448

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelSonataMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.8 in
Length189.8 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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