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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: $28,220

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,176

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSorento
TrimEco2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $23,270
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Luxury Package       1,600
Remote start       360
Antilock brakes (ABS)       595
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Leather Package 880 880    
Sunroof 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Luxury Package       1,430
Remote start       275
Antilock brakes (ABS)       531
Options (change) 3,610 3,570 1,900 2,555
Options (change) 3,298 3,142 1,672 2,236
Destination 810 810 810 670
Total Price $29,405 $29,270 $30,075 $28,220
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,721 $28,341 $26,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $666
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSorento
TrimEco2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4192hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18245/70-16
Total Price$29,405$29,270$30,075$28,220
Adjustments for Features-1,985-2,335-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$26,935$28,190$28,220
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$27,968$27,721$28,341$26,176
Adjustments for Features-1,888-2,211-1,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,080$25,510$26,565$26,176
Cost Above Minimum$570$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSorento
TrimEco2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Barometer   $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,475$5,025$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$2,335$1,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,888-2,211-1,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in179.8 in
Width73.0 in73.3 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested109049%
Total Not Requested112551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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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