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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: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $27,027 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
3.6L V6 1,600      
Touring Package   2,900    
Premium Package   2,500    
Remote start   425 425 425
Floor mats   150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
3.6L V6 1,512      
Touring Package   2,703    
Premium Package   2,305    
Remote start   353 353 353
Floor mats   125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 1,600 6,225 425 425
Options (change) 1,512 5,694 353 353
Destination 760 895 895 895
Total Price $30,960 $39,220 $39,620 $42,820
Total Invoice $29,299 $37,045 $37,254 $40,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,632
Model Year2012201620162016
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 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$30,960$39,220$39,620$42,820
Adjustments for Features0-6,210-6,725-8,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$33,010$32,895$34,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0$1,525
Total Invoice$29,299$37,045$37,254$40,235
Adjustments for Features0-5,866-6,323-7,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$31,179$30,931$32,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201620162016
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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 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$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
Total Value of Features$2,890$9,100$9,615$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,210$6,725$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,866-6,323-7,893

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,645 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
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2675100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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