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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: $21,960

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,776

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $22,645
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,480
Remote start 190 360
Sunroof 800  
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   115
Remote start 158 275
Sunroof 664  
Value Package   900
Floor mats   89
Options (change) 990 1,475
Options (change) 822 1,264
Destination 650 750
Total Price $21,960 $24,870
Total Invoice $20,776 $23,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $182
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$21,960$24,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,960$21,800
Total Invoice$20,776$23,494
Adjustments for Features0-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,776$20,594

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,860$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length188.3 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in73.3 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,083 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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