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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: $31,645

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelMalibuMalibuSorentoSorento
Trim2LTLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $26,155 $30,420
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350    
Leather Package 1,000      
Navigation system 795 795    
Sunroof 1,000      
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160    
Premium Package     1,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,200 1,200
Limited Package     2,000  
Cargo net     40 40
Floor mats     115 115
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188    
Leather Package 880      
Navigation system 700 700    
Sunroof 880      
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041    
Premium Package     1,340  
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070
Limited Package     1,785  
Cargo net     32 32
Floor mats     95 95
Options (change) 5,505 4,305 4,855 1,355
Options (change) 4,960 3,929 4,322 1,197
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $31,645 $32,920 $33,245 $34,545
Total Invoice $29,961 $31,016 $31,272 $32,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $241
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelMalibuMalibuSorentoSorento
Trim2LTLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$31,645$32,920$33,245$34,545
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,650-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$32,870$31,595$32,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$625
Total Invoice$29,961$31,016$31,272$32,412
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,552-2,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,961$30,969$29,720$30,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0$511

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelMalibuMalibuSorentoSorento
Trim2LTLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails   $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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,450$6,050$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,650$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,552-2,181

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in183.9 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.6 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 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
16.337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
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 LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

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