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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: $27,855

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,830

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,736 $22,620
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Luxury Package   2,500
Remote start   360
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Luxury Package   2,235
Remote start   275
Options (change) 2,335 2,860
Options (change) 2,125 2,510
Destination 875 700
Total Price $34,185 $27,855
Total Invoice $32,736 $25,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,186
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/70-16
Total Price$34,185$27,855
Adjustments for Features-2,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$27,855
Total Invoice$32,736$25,830
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,016$25,830

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,020$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.7 in
Length193.8 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in73.3 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.866.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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