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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: $30,700

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,370 $26,900
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
Options (change) 2,270 3,000
Options (change) 2,066 2,680
Destination 925 800
Total Price $36,565 $30,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,651
Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$36,565$30,700
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,745$30,700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202012
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 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,270$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-670

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length194.2 in174.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,311 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 Legroom41.5 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		15.7 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.754.6 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%

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 sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested207597%
Total Not Requested753%

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