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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimMaxx SSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $32,700
Base Invoice $21,986 $30,950
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   135
Remote start   425
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   108
Remote start   353
Options (change) 1,820 610
Options (change) 1,534 503
Destination 625 895
Total Price $25,710 $34,205
Total Invoice $24,145 $32,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $245
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimMaxx SSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$25,710$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$25,790
Total Invoice$24,145$32,348
Adjustments for Features0-7,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$24,390

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimMaxx SSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,610$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,958

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length187.8 in176.4 in
Width69.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft360.1 ft3

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