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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,365 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $25,859 $36,470 $41,385
Forward collision warning 395    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
Premium Package 1,000    
Navigation system 795    
2.0L I4 2,335    
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
Forward collision warning 348    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
Premium Package 880    
Navigation system 700    
2.0L I4 2,207    
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 5,875 475 475
Options (change) 5,323 395 395
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $34,050 $40,170 $45,470
Total Invoice $31,992 $37,760 $42,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$34,050$40,170$45,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$36,780$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$31,992$37,760$42,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,187-6,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$34,573$35,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,377

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $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
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,625$8,015$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,187-6,725

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.4 in
Length191.5 in187.4 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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