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Kia Sedona vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sedona vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,105

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,662

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSedonaSedonaMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,900 $41,900 $30,975
Base Invoice $34,638 $39,174 $29,736
Advanced Touring Package 3,900    
Remote start 425 425  
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Cargo net     65
Advanced Touring Package 3,626    
Remote start 353 353  
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Cargo net     59
Options (change) 4,325 425 2,255
Options (change) 3,979 353 2,051
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $42,175 $43,275 $34,105
Total Invoice $39,567 $40,477 $32,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,180
Model Year201820182018
ModelSedonaSedonaMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$42,175$43,275$34,105
Adjustments for Features-3,970-4,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,205$38,705$34,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$39,567$40,477$32,662
Adjustments for Features-3,725-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,842$36,202$32,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelSedonaSedonaMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet, second area$50$50 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,540$10,140$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$4,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,725-4,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelSedonaMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.5 in111.4 in
Length201.4 in193.8 in
Width78.1 in73.0 in
Height68.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,414 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
78.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
142.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona SX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Around view cameras300No
AC power outlet, second area50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%

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