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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: $23,625

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,085

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $21,900
Base Invoice $27,027 $20,480
Remote start   250
Leather seating surfaces   800
Remote start   215
Leather seating surfaces   715
Options (change) 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 930
Destination 760 675
Total Price $29,360 $23,625
Total Invoice $27,787 $22,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,803
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-16
Total Price$29,360$23,625
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,410$23,625
Total Invoice$27,787$22,085
Adjustments for Features-8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,888$22,085

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Cargo net $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
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
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
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,140$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,416 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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