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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: $32,140

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,321

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $31,700
Base Invoice $26,857 $30,083
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Advanced Safety Package 595  
Rear spoiler 400  
Advanced Touring Package   2,500
Premium Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Advanced Safety Package 541  
Rear spoiler 364  
Advanced Touring Package   2,330
Premium Package   1,465
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Floor mats   108
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 2,845 4,960
Options (change) 2,589 4,506
Destination 875 895
Total Price $32,140 $37,555
Total Invoice $30,321 $35,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year20162017
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$32,140$37,555
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,140$34,305
Total Invoice$30,321$35,484
Adjustments for Features0-3,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,321$32,413

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162017
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,071

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162017
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.4 in
Length191.5 in187.4 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,878 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40015%
Total Not Requested235085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

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