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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: $21,945

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,715

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $48

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $21,395
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,000
Rear spoiler 175 150
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 145 120
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 975 150
Options (change) 809 120
Destination 650 595
Total Price $21,945 $22,140
Total Invoice $20,763 $20,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,471
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-16
Total Price$21,945$22,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$19,550
Total Invoice$20,763$20,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,763$18,292

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,725$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,423

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length188.3 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.6 ft3

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