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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: $6,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $40,090
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
Remote start   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
Remote start   353
Options (change) 6,195 475
Options (change) 5,592 395
Destination 825 1,120
Total Price $34,810 $41,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,286
Model Year20142020
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19
Total Price$34,810$41,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,810$38,320

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142020
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,825$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142020
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.4 in
Length191.5 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in66.5 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
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%

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