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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Satellite radio 200      
Remote start 190 425 425 425
Rear spoiler 175      
Sunroof 800      
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Satellite radio 166      
Remote start 158 353 353 353
Rear spoiler 145      
Sunroof 664      
Options (change) 2,410 425 425 425
Options (change) 2,001 353 353 353
Destination 650 850 850 850
Total Price $23,380 $31,275 $36,275 $39,575
Total Invoice $21,955 $29,675 $34,128 $37,238

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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: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,379
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$23,380$31,275$36,275$39,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-8,325-9,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$26,700$27,950$30,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250$3,710
Total Invoice$21,955$29,675$34,128$37,238
Adjustments for Features0-4,341-7,832-8,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$25,334$26,296$28,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$962$3,280

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,025$6,600$10,350$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$8,325$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,341-7,832-8,624

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in184.4 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height57.5 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.4 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
15.436.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.472.5 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 seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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