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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: $34,400

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,519

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $32,800
Base Invoice $26,762 $31,043
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 95
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   135
Remote start   425
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70 78
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   108
Remote start   353
Options (change) 6,325 705
Options (change) 5,706 581
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,470 $34,400
Total Invoice $33,293 $32,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,563
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,470$34,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$31,450
Total Invoice$33,293$32,519
Adjustments for Features0-2,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$29,730

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,789

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in176.4 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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