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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: $35,520

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202021
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,370 $33,750
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 295
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   155
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 0
Cargo mat   0
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 4,920 595
Options (change) 4,476 0
Destination 925 1,175
Total Price $39,215 $35,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,287
Model Year20202021
ModelMalibuSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,215$35,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,215$33,675

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202021
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 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,780$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202021
ModelMalibuSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in105.1 in
Length194.2 in176.4 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.760.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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