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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: $25,359

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimMaxx SSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,710 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,406 $26,155 $30,420
Satellite radio 199    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Cargo net   40 40
Floor mats   115 115
Satellite radio 165    
Sunroof 664    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 999 2,855 1,355
Options (change) 829 2,537 1,197
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $25,359 $31,245 $34,545
Total Invoice $23,885 $29,487 $32,412

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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: $1,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,223
Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimMaxx SSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$25,359$31,245$34,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,359$26,605$28,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975
Total Invoice$23,885$29,487$32,412
Adjustments for Features0-4,379-5,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,885$25,108$26,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,707

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimMaxx SSEX V6SX 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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,535$8,175$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,379-5,597

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072011
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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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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