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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: $36,770

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,087

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $29,736 $36,748 $41,663
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
Remote start   425 425
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Cargo net 59 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 4,920 2,475 475
Options (change) 4,476 2,263 395
Destination 875 940 940
Total Price $36,770 $42,515 $45,815
Total Invoice $35,087 $39,951 $42,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,144
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$36,770$42,515$45,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$39,620$41,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$35,087$39,951$42,998
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,087$37,231$39,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,947

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierSX V6SX Limited 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 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,270$7,165$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,720-3,820

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182018
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 Capacity15.8 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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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