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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: $36,765

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,083

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimPremierSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $41,500
Base Invoice $29,736 $38,987
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 60 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Technology Package   2,500
Remote start   425
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 55 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Technology Package   2,305
Remote start   353
Options (change) 4,915 2,975
Options (change) 4,472 2,700
Destination 875 895
Total Price $36,765 $45,370
Total Invoice $35,083 $42,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,782
Model Year20172016
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimPremierSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19
Total Price$36,765$45,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,765$42,475
Total Invoice$35,083$42,582
Adjustments for Features0-2,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,083$39,865

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172016
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimPremierSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,695$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,717

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172016
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.4 in
Length193.8 in187.4 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.838.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.873.0 ft3

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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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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