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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,605 $26,155 $30,420
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Cargo net   40 40
Floor mats   115 115
Sunroof 664    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 800 2,855 1,355
Options (change) 664 2,537 1,197
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $28,545 $31,245 $34,545
Total Invoice $26,919 $29,487 $32,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,545$31,245$34,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$28,535$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$26,919$29,487$32,412
Adjustments for Features0-2,558-3,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$26,929$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,486

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,190$6,900$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,558-3,997

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in183.9 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.137.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.172.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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