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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: $34,665

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,525

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920132013
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,820 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $30,611 $26,490 $29,765
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,400 3,200
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   350 350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59 40 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   3,035 2,860
Floor mats   95 95
Remote start   280 280
Options (change) 2,730 5,915 3,715
Options (change) 2,484 5,235 3,275
Destination 875 800 800
Total Price $35,425 $34,665 $36,215
Total Invoice $33,970 $32,525 $33,840

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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: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,552
Model Year201920132013
ModelMalibuSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 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$35,425$34,665$36,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,180-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$33,485$34,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$835
Total Invoice$33,970$32,525$33,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,107-1,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,970$31,418$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$651

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201920132013
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 $100
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,070$5,250$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,107-1,771

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20192013
ModelMalibuSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in183.9 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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
15.7 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.737.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.772.5 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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115094%
Total Not Requested756%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested176553%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested265095%
Total Not Requested1305%

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