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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,725

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu LimitedSportageSportage
TrimLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $23,900 $26,900
Base Invoice $26,857 $22,440 $25,095
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Premium Package   2,900 2,000
Navigation Package   1,000 1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450    
Rear spoiler 364    
Premium Package   2,590 1,785
Navigation Package   895 895
Options (change) 2,745 3,900 3,000
Options (change) 2,498 3,485 2,680
Destination 875 800 800
Total Price $32,040 $28,600 $30,700
Total Invoice $30,230 $26,725 $28,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,373
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu LimitedSportageSportage
TrimLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$32,040$28,600$30,700
Adjustments for Features-1400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$28,600$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000
Total Invoice$30,230$26,725$28,575
Adjustments for Features-1320-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,098$26,725$28,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,757

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu LimitedSportageSportage
TrimLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,325$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1320-93

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in174.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.354.6 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 outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested167555%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested167578%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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