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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: $23,770

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,160

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuSportage
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $21,395
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $20,000
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400 400 150
Sunroof 1,000    
Luxury Package     1,300
Remote start     250
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Rear spoiler 352 352 120
Sunroof 880    
Luxury Package     1,150
Remote start     215
Options (change) 3,775 2,250 1,700
Options (change) 3,322 1,980 1,485
Destination 825 825 675
Total Price $30,195 $31,395 $23,770
Total Invoice $28,590 $29,567 $22,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuSportage
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4196hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16235/60-16
Total Price$30,195$31,395$23,770
Adjustments for Features-2,025-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$29,320$23,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,590$29,567$22,160
Adjustments for Features-1,917-1,9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,673$27,613$22,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuSportage
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,500$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,917-1,9540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152008
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.5 in
Length191.5 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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