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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,125

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,555

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $21,900
Base Invoice $25,605 $20,480
Sunroof 800  
Luxury Package   1,300
Remote start   250
Sunroof 664  
Luxury Package   1,185
Remote start   215
Options (change) 800 1,550
Options (change) 664 1,400
Destination 650 675
Total Price $28,545 $24,125
Total Invoice $26,919 $22,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,973
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-16
Total Price$28,545$24,125
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,130$24,125
Total Invoice$26,919$22,555
Adjustments for Features-3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,528$22,555

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3910

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.5 in
Length191.8 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.166.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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