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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: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $14,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $13,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimMaxx SSSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $21,986 $36,470 $41,385
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
Satellite radio 293    
Sunroof 664    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 1,820 475 475
Options (change) 1,534 395 395
Destination 625 895 895
Total Price $25,710 $40,170 $45,470
Total Invoice $24,145 $37,760 $42,675

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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: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,869
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimMaxx SSSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$25,710$40,170$45,470
Adjustments for Features0-8,240-11,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$31,930$34,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100
Total Invoice$24,145$37,760$42,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,746-10,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$30,014$31,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimMaxx SSSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
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
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,635$11,875$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,240$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,746-10,737

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.4 in
Length187.8 in187.4 in
Width69.8 in74.4 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 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
22.8 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.838.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft373.0 ft3

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