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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: $5,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,321

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $33,000
Base Invoice $26,857 $31,297
Advanced Safety Package 595  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400  
Advanced Touring Package   2,900
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Advanced Safety Package 541  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Rear spoiler 364  
Advanced Touring Package   2,674
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Floor mats   108
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 2,845 3,760
Options (change) 2,589 3,385
Destination 875 940
Total Price $32,140 $37,700
Total Invoice $30,321 $35,622

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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: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,136
Model Year20162018
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$37,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,140$34,350
Total Invoice$30,321$35,622
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,321$32,457

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162018
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
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$3,500$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,165

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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 Year20162018
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

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested235082%

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