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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: $31,550

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,651

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $29,990
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,206
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo mat   75
Floor mats   115
Remote start   425
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 42
Cargo mat   62
Floor mats   93
Remote start   353
Options (change) 2,335 665
Options (change) 2,125 550
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,185 $31,550
Total Invoice $32,736 $29,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,292
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$34,185$31,550
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,185$31,330
Total Invoice$32,736$29,651
Adjustments for Features0-207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,736$29,444

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$3,730$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-207

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length193.8 in174.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.854.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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