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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: $29,215

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,665

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,490 $29,765
3.6L V6 1,600    
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   350 350
Premium Package     3,200
3.6L V6 1,512    
Floor mats   95 95
Remote start   280 280
Premium Package     2,860
Options (change) 1,600 465 3,665
Options (change) 1,512 375 3,235
Destination 760 800 800
Total Price $30,960 $29,215 $36,165
Total Invoice $29,299 $27,665 $33,800

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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: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,453
Model Year201220132013
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$29,215$36,165
Adjustments for Features0-865-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$28,350$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,440
Total Invoice$29,299$27,665$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-819-5,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$26,846$28,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220132013
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  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, 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$3,565$4,430$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-819-5,024

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122013
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 SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2780100%

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