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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison

Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison:

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For the Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Malibu vs. Sonic Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Malibu and Sonic will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ's price is $4,050 lower than the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Malibu vs. Sonic Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ, the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ includes additional features worth $2250. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2250 adjustment for the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ's additional features, the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ is $4,050 less than the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,668
Model Year200620062012
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price24,24524,86519,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price24,24522,61518,565
Cost Above Minimum1,63000
Total Invoice22,49523,39818,638
Adjustments for Features0-2,117-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice22,49521,28117,613
Cost Above Minimum1,21400

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Difference: 4,600
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Difference: 3,857
Model Year200620062012
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price17,86523,06516,665
Base Invoice16,88321,79715,832
2LT Equipment Group2,200  
Side curtain airbags690  
Luxury and Convenience Package995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar695  
Engine-block heater505075
Satellite radio325325 
Sunroof800800850
6-speed shiftable automatic  1,260
2LT Equipment Group  0
Side curtain airbags  0
Luxury and Convenience Package  0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  0
Engine-block heater  66
Satellite radio  0
Sunroof  748
6-speed shiftable automatic  1,197
Total options5,7551,1752,185
Total options4,9879762,011
Destination625625795
Total Price24,24524,86519,645
Total Invoice22,49523,39818,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062012
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $100
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $100
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Aux input  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Interior air filter  $25
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350$350 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suede-like inserts in leather seats $0 
Vinyl upholstery  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0  
Polished alloy wheels $700 
Total Value of Features$2,290$4,540$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117-1,025

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length188.3 in173.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
201 hp@5400
220 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Floormats75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested172592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass25No
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Heated300Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100No
Power tilt, driver100No
Total Requested42551%
Total Not Requested41549%

Option Package Details
LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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Price of the Chevrolet Malibu: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Got a really good lease deal. Didn't want to purchase a car at the time.
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought my malibu used with 9000 miles. I got a very good price so I am happy with my decision.
2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Paid $23,049 for 2LT with sunroof
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Value packed - easily beats the competition on price, and GM incentives plus warranty make it a no brainer.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 We found this car used with 15,000 miles for about $5,000 less than any other used Malibu available.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Malibu is a very quiet and refined car. It has decent handling and offers a lot of features for its price! The dealer incentives, combined with many positive reviews make it in my opinion a car that provides good value for the money.
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I purchased new base model and have paid 2500 less than sticker price (60 month).
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought it used, depreciation is very high so it was very inexpensive considering the features and performance offered. It cost only 50% of list when only 23 months old. Since I intend to keep it for at least three year depreciation is not a concern.
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great vehicle to have!
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price was over 10K less than Camry or Accord and actually had better safety and features.

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