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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: $27,955

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,965

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $25,345
Base Invoice $25,402 $23,600
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Luxury Package   1,500
Remote start   360
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Luxury Package   1,340
Remote start   275
Options (change) 2,395 1,860
Options (change) 1,988 1,615
Destination 670 750
Total Price $29,945 $27,955
Total Invoice $28,060 $25,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,388
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/70-16
Total Price$29,945$27,955
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$27,640
Total Invoice$28,060$25,965
Adjustments for Features0-293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$25,672

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Barometer $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,465$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.7 in
Length191.8 in180.7 in
Width70.3 in73.3 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.166.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested185094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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