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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: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicSorentoSorento
TrimLTEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,490 $29,765
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190 350 350
Rear spoiler 175    
Universal garage door opener   350  
Floor mats   115 115
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158 280 280
Rear spoiler 145    
Universal garage door opener   280  
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 1,610 815 465
Options (change) 1,337 655 375
Destination 650 800 800
Total Price $22,580 $29,565 $32,965
Total Invoice $21,291 $27,945 $30,940

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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: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,403
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicSorentoSorento
TrimLTEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$22,580$29,565$32,965
Adjustments for Features0-5,555-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$24,010$25,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$21,291$27,945$30,940
Adjustments for Features0-5,251-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,291$22,694$24,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,601

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicSorentoSorento
TrimLTEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,125$6,680$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,251-6,645

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in183.9 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height57.5 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.472.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento specs.

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 seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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