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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.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,359

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $3,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimMaxx SSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,710 $26,900
Base Invoice $22,406 $25,095
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800  
Premium Package   2,000
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664  
Premium Package   1,785
Options (change) 999 2,000
Options (change) 829 1,785
Destination 650 800
Total Price $25,359 $29,700
Total Invoice $23,885 $27,680

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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: $786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $482
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimMaxx SSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$25,359$29,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,359$26,145
Total Invoice$23,885$27,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,885$24,367

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20072012
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,313

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in174.8 in
Width69.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,311 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

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