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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: $33,245

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,272

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,155 $30,420
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 60 40 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 55 32 32
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 2,725 4,855 1,355
Options (change) 2,480 4,322 1,197
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $34,575 $33,245 $34,545
Total Invoice $33,091 $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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,059
Model Year201720112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,575$33,245$34,545
Adjustments for Features0-255-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,575$32,990$33,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$33,091$31,272$32,412
Adjustments for Features0-240-873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,091$31,032$31,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$507

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201720112011
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,720$4,975$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-873

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in183.9 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		15.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.872.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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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