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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: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $33,300 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $27,027 $31,577 $36,470 $41,385
3.6L V6 1,600      
Remote start   425 425 425
Floor mats   155    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
3.6L V6 1,512      
Remote start   353 353 353
Floor mats   129    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 1,600 830 425 425
Options (change) 1,512 690 353 353
Destination 760 895 895 895
Total Price $30,960 $35,025 $40,120 $45,420
Total Invoice $29,299 $33,162 $37,718 $42,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $587
Model Year2012201720172017
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 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$30,960$35,025$40,120$45,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-6,850-10,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$31,565$33,270$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705$3,230
Total Invoice$29,299$33,162$37,718$42,633
Adjustments for Features0-3,276-6,440-9,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$29,886$31,278$32,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,392$2,774

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201720172017
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 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera $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
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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$3,140$6,600$9,990$13,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,460$6,850$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,276-6,440-9,973

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122017
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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