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*Malibu has better driving dynamics (better ride and more compliant over bumps, better steering feel)
*Sonata had many more features (adaptive cruise, brake hold, semi-autonomous stay-in-lane, car in front diving off alert, 3-5-6 (click) indicator setting, LED headlights, rear cross-traffic alert with auto stop) probably more i'm leaving out. If remembered, i'll include below.
Touch screen on both equally responsive (very)
*Sonata cluster was brighter
*Malibu has rear park assist alert with auto stop
*Malibu reverse camera is incredibly clear / much more so than the Sonata
*Malibu has less squeaks
*Malibu is more comfortable
*Malibu has push button
*Malibu has remote start
*Sonata had better interior fit and finish
*Sonata had heated rear view side mirrors
*Sonata had better dash materials
*Sonata was quieter at speed
*Malibu has better acceleration
*roughly the same, MPG 30 mixed
*Sonata had larger fuel capacity
*Malibu has oil pressure digital gauge / oil life % monitor / air filter % monitor
*Malibu has key-in-pocket along with remote opening doors
*Malibu has one-touch down windows on all windows
--Malibu - DI, 1.5T, 160hp/184 torque // 87 octane // 0W-20 4.2qts // spin on filter
--Sonata - MPI/GDi, 2.5 naturally aspirated, 191hp/184 torque // 87 octane // 0W-20 6qts // cartridge filter
Both have 16 inch alloy wheels
Malibu comes with Firestone
Sonata came with Kumho
*Sonata had many more features (adaptive cruise, brake hold, semi-autonomous stay-in-lane, car in front diving off alert, 3-5-6 (click) indicator setting, LED headlights, rear cross-traffic alert with auto stop) probably more i'm leaving out. If remembered, i'll include below.
Touch screen on both equally responsive (very)
*Sonata cluster was brighter
*Malibu has rear park assist alert with auto stop
*Malibu reverse camera is incredibly clear / much more so than the Sonata
*Malibu has less squeaks
*Malibu is more comfortable
*Malibu has push button
*Malibu has remote start
*Sonata had better interior fit and finish
*Sonata had heated rear view side mirrors
*Sonata had better dash materials
*Sonata was quieter at speed
*Malibu has better acceleration
*roughly the same, MPG 30 mixed
*Sonata had larger fuel capacity
*Malibu has oil pressure digital gauge / oil life % monitor / air filter % monitor
*Malibu has key-in-pocket along with remote opening doors
*Malibu has one-touch down windows on all windows
--Malibu - DI, 1.5T, 160hp/184 torque // 87 octane // 0W-20 4.2qts // spin on filter
--Sonata - MPI/GDi, 2.5 naturally aspirated, 191hp/184 torque // 87 octane // 0W-20 6qts // cartridge filter
Both have 16 inch alloy wheels
Malibu comes with Firestone
Sonata came with Kumho