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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: $10,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $34,100 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $25,605 $32,324 $36,748 $41,663
Rear Power Package 250      
Sunroof 800      
Advanced Touring Package   2,900    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Remote start   425 425 425
Floor mats   155    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Rear Power Package 208      
Sunroof 664      
Advanced Touring Package   2,674    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Remote start   353 353 353
Floor mats   129    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 1,050 3,780 475 475
Options (change) 872 3,406 395 395
Destination 650 940 940 940
Total Price $28,795 $38,820 $40,515 $45,815
Total Invoice $27,127 $36,670 $38,083 $42,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,323
Model Year2008201820182018
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 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$28,795$38,820$40,515$45,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,585-6,575-10,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$32,235$33,940$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705$3,230
Total Invoice$27,127$36,670$38,083$42,998
Adjustments for Features0-6,220-6,180-9,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$30,450$31,903$33,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,453$2,834

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850
Cruise control$150 $150 
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
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200 $200
Lane departure warning $200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 $50
Rearview camera $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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
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 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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$3,615$10,200$10,190$13,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585$6,575$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,220-6,180-9,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082018
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

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested275096%

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