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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: $32,635

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620192019
ModelMalibu LimitedSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $39,990 $44,690
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Navigation system 450    
Rear spoiler 364    
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 3,340 475 475
Options (change) 3,039 395 395
Destination 875 1,045 1,045
Total Price $32,635 $41,510 $46,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,570
Model Year201620192019
ModelMalibu LimitedSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$32,635$41,510$46,210
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-7,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$37,620$38,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620192019
ModelMalibu LimitedSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,325$8,215$11,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-239

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162019
ModelMalibu LimitedSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.4 in
Length191.5 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,968 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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