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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $26,262 $32,925 $36,035
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
Navigation system 795    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
Navigation system 700    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 6,195 475 475
Options (change) 5,592 395 395
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $34,810 $36,325 $39,625
Total Invoice $32,679 $34,170 $37,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $550
Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
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)?, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$34,810$36,325$39,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,810$35,325$37,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,460
Total Invoice$32,679$34,170$37,280
Adjustments for Features0-941-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,679$33,229$35,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,320

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,850$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941-1,731

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142014
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in184.4 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.6 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

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