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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: $32,995

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,913

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $1,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,500 $27,770
Base Invoice $27,703 $26,659
Premium Package 2,250  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 115 60
All-weather floor mats 130 140
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Door sill trim plates   85
Premium Package 2,048  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 55
Cargo mat 92 55
All-weather floor mats 104 127
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,046
Door sill trim plates   77
Options (change) 2,670 5,475
Options (change) 2,385 4,980
Destination 825 875
Total Price $32,995 $34,120
Total Invoice $30,913 $32,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $953
Model Year20152016
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG47/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,995$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,995$31,440
Total Invoice$30,913$32,514
Adjustments for Features0-2,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,913$29,960

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152016
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,100$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,554

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152016
ModelSonataMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in193.8 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,508 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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