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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,510

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,857 $23,270
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Cargo mat 80 90
Rear spoiler 400 200
Luxury Package   1,600
Remote start   360
Antilock brakes (ABS)   595
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Cargo mat 73 70
Rear spoiler 364 154
Luxury Package   1,430
Remote start   275
Antilock brakes (ABS)   531
Options (change) 2,330 2,845
Options (change) 2,121 2,460
Destination 875 670
Total Price $31,625 $28,510
Total Invoice $29,853 $26,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4192hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$31,625$28,510
Adjustments for Features-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$28,510
Total Invoice$29,853$26,400
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,838$26,400

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,275$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in179.8 in
Width73.0 in73.3 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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