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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,155 $30,420
3.6L V6 1,600    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Floor mats   115 115
3.6L V6 1,512    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 1,600 2,815 1,315
Options (change) 1,512 2,505 1,165
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $30,960 $31,205 $34,505
Total Invoice $29,299 $29,455 $32,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,544
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,960$31,205$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$28,345$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$29,299$29,455$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-4,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$26,755$28,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,487

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,715$6,575$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,700-4,138

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in183.9 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.8 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
15.137.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.172.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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