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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: $34,580

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,095

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Cargo net 65 50 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 250    
Touring Package   4,400    
Remote start   425 425 425
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Cargo net 59 42 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 208    
Touring Package   4,072    
Remote start   353 353 353
Options (change) 2,730 5,125 475 475
Options (change) 2,484 4,675 395 395
Destination 875 850 850 850
Total Price $34,580 $35,975 $36,325 $39,625
Total Invoice $33,095 $33,997 $34,170 $37,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $308
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$34,580$35,975$36,325$39,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-1,305-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,580$34,695$35,020$37,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,785
Total Invoice$33,095$33,997$34,170$37,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-1,228-2,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,095$32,787$32,942$35,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155$2,475

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMalibuSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$3,345$4,625$4,650$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$1,305$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210-1,228-2,018

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in184.4 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 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
15.836.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.872.5 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260067%
Total Not Requested127533%

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