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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: $28,310

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,246

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $24,995
Base Invoice $25,607 $23,270
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
Luxury Package   1,600
Cargo mat   90
Remote start   360
Antilock brakes (ABS)   595
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
Luxury Package   1,430
Cargo mat   70
Remote start   275
Antilock brakes (ABS)   531
Options (change) 950 2,645
Options (change) 836 2,306
Destination 720 670
Total Price $28,625 $28,310
Total Invoice $27,163 $26,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4192hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/70-16
Total Price$28,625$28,310
Adjustments for Features-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,930$28,310
Total Invoice$27,163$26,246
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,503$26,246

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6600

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.7 in
Length191.8 in179.8 in
Width70.3 in73.3 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,113 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 ft331.4 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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