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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $33,750
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Satellite radio 200  
Rear spoiler 175  
Sunroof 800  
Floor mats   155
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Satellite radio 166  
Rear spoiler 145  
Sunroof 664  
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 2,220 155
Options (change) 1,843 0
Destination 650 1,175
Total Price $23,190 $35,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,026
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-19
Total Price$23,190$35,080
Adjustments for Features0-12,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$23,030

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Navigation system $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$14,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length188.3 in176.4 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.460.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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