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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,789

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $24,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,270
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Remote start 190 360
Rear spoiler 175 200
Sunroof 800  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   595
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Remote start 158 275
Rear spoiler 145 154
Sunroof 664  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   531
Options (change) 2,210 1,155
Options (change) 1,835 960
Destination 650 670
Total Price $23,180 $26,820
Total Invoice $21,789 $24,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,435
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$23,180$26,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$25,015
Total Invoice$21,789$24,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,789$23,224

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Barometer $25
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,725$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length188.3 in179.8 in
Width69.9 in73.3 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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