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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,190

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,713

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $2,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx LTZEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $24,995
Base Invoice $22,175 $23,270
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Luxury Package   1,600
Remote start   360
Antilock brakes (ABS)   595
Rear spoiler   200
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Luxury Package   1,430
Remote start   275
Antilock brakes (ABS)   531
Rear spoiler   154
Options (change) 1,100 2,755
Options (change) 913 2,390
Destination 625 670
Total Price $25,190 $28,420
Total Invoice $23,713 $26,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx LTZEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/70-16
Total Price$25,190$28,420
Adjustments for Features-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,180$28,420
Total Invoice$23,713$26,330
Adjustments for Features-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,704$26,330

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx LTZEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in179.8 in
Width69.8 in73.3 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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