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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: $24,910

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,481

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx SSSX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $31,700
Base Invoice $21,986 $29,765
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   350
Satellite radio 293  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Cargo net   40
Floor mats   95
Remote start   280
Options (change) 1,020 515
Options (change) 870 415
Destination 625 800
Total Price $24,910 $33,015
Total Invoice $23,481 $30,980

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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: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,906
Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx SSSX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$24,910$33,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,910$28,120
Total Invoice$23,481$30,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,481$26,387

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimMaxx SSSX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,335$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,593

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in183.9 in
Width69.8 in74.2 in
Height58.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft372.5 ft3

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