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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: $25,985

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,350

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $2,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx SSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,986 $22,620
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Luxury Package   2,500
Remote start   360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Rear spoiler   200
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Luxury Package   2,235
Remote start   275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   850
Rear spoiler   154
Options (change) 2,095 4,055
Options (change) 1,739 3,514
Destination 625 700
Total Price $25,985 $29,050
Total Invoice $24,350 $26,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $355
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx SSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/70-16
Total Price$25,985$29,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,985$26,745
Total Invoice$24,350$26,834
Adjustments for Features0-2,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,350$24,705

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx SSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,010$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in180.7 in
Width69.8 in73.3 in
Height58.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,098 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft366.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested122547%

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