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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: $10,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
Rear Power Package 250      
Sunroof 800      
Touring Package   2,900    
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Remote start   425 425 425
Floor mats   150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Rear Power Package 208      
Sunroof 664      
Touring Package   2,703    
Premium Package   2,305    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Remote start   353 353 353
Floor mats   125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 1,050 6,275 475 475
Options (change) 872 5,736 395 395
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $28,795 $39,270 $39,670 $42,870
Total Invoice $27,127 $37,087 $37,296 $40,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,199
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$28,795$39,270$39,670$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-5,835-6,350-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$33,435$33,320$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0$1,525
Total Invoice$27,127$37,087$37,296$40,277
Adjustments for Features0-5,511-5,970-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$31,576$31,326$32,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
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$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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 with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
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$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$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$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$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
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,390$9,225$9,740$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835$6,350$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,511-5,970-7,540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.4 in
Length191.8 in187.4 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.138.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.173.0 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested257596%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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