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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: $28,155

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,119

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelMalibuMalibuSorento
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $25,345
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $23,600
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125    
Rear spoiler 400 400 200
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Luxury Package     1,500
Remote start     360
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990    
Rear spoiler 352 352 154
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Luxury Package     1,340
Remote start     275
Options (change) 5,310 2,560 2,060
Options (change) 4,788 2,393 1,769
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $31,730 $31,705 $28,155
Total Invoice $30,056 $29,980 $26,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,042
Model Year201520152009
ModelMalibuMalibuSorento
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$31,730$31,705$28,155
Adjustments for Features-945-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$31,135$28,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$30,056$29,980$26,119
Adjustments for Features-895-5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,161$29,441$26,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201520152009
ModelMalibuMalibuSorento
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,400$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-895-5390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in73.3 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,098 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.4 ft3

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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
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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