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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: $29,640

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,863

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSonataSonataMalibu
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,575 $33,525 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,846 $31,425 $25,806
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo mat 115 115  
3.6L V6     1,595
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo mat 92 92  
3.6L V6     1,404
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 240 240 2,545
Options (change) 192 192 2,240
Destination 825 825 760
Total Price $29,640 $34,590 $30,470
Total Invoice $27,863 $32,442 $28,806

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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: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,945
Model Year201520152011
ModelSonataSonataMalibu
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,640$34,590$30,470
Adjustments for Features-850-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$28,640$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$27,863$32,442$28,806
Adjustments for Features-799-5,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,064$26,861$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$203$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152011
ModelSonataSonataMalibu
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$9,200$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-799-5,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
ModelSonataMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.3 in
Length191.1 in191.8 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 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)250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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