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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: $34,230

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $27,875
Base Invoice $28,257 $26,760
Ultimate Package 4,500  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 65
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
Ultimate Package 4,095  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 59
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   1,047
Door sill trim plates   77
Options (change) 4,920 5,480
Options (change) 4,432 4,985
Destination 835 875
Total Price $35,855 $34,230
Total Invoice $33,524 $32,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year20162018
ModelSonataMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/44 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,855$34,230
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$34,230
Total Invoice$33,524$32,620
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,009$32,620

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,575$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5150

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,497 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear reading lights0No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested285067%
Total Not Requested137533%

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
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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