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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
Rear Power Package 250      
Sunroof 800      
Cargo net   50 50 50
Remote start   425 425 425
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Rear Power Package 208      
Sunroof 664      
Cargo net   42 42 42
Remote start   353 353 353
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 1,050 725 475 475
Options (change) 872 603 395 395
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $28,795 $32,320 $38,070 $41,270
Total Invoice $27,127 $30,652 $35,810 $38,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,709
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$28,795$32,320$38,070$41,270
Adjustments for Features0-860-5,535-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$31,460$32,535$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$3,435
Total Invoice$27,127$30,652$35,810$38,830
Adjustments for Features0-816-5,206-5,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$29,836$30,604$32,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$768$2,996

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,775$9,450$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$5,535$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-816-5,206-5,998

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in184.4 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 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
15.136.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.172.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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