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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: $24,980

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,579

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $5,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $22,645
Base Invoice $26,857 $21,480
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
All-weather floor mats 140 110
Value Package   1,000
Remote start   360
Floor mats   115
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
All-weather floor mats 127 85
Value Package   900
Remote start   275
Floor mats   89
Options (change) 1,990 1,585
Options (change) 1,811 1,349
Destination 875 750
Total Price $31,285 $24,980
Total Invoice $29,543 $23,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,744
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$31,285$24,980
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,875$24,980
Total Invoice$29,543$23,579
Adjustments for Features-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,323$23,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,890$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in73.3 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,083 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 ft331.7 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
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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