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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,700

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,575

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuSportage
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $26,900
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $25,095
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Navigation system 495 495  
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Navigation Package     1,000
Premium Package     2,000
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Navigation system 436 436  
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Navigation Package     895
Premium Package     1,785
Options (change) 5,805 4,355 3,000
Options (change) 5,224 3,973 2,680
Destination 825 825 800
Total Price $32,225 $33,500 $30,700
Total Invoice $30,492 $31,560 $28,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,066
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuSportage
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$32,225$33,500$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-50-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,225$33,450$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,492$31,560$28,575
Adjustments for Features0-47-149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,492$31,513$28,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuSportage
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,315$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-149

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in174.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,311 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.354.6 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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested167578%

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