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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,789

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,620 $19,304
Rear spoiler 200 175
Remote start 360 190
Sunroof 800 800
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler 154 145
Remote start 275 158
Sunroof 715 664
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Options (change) 1,360 2,210
Options (change) 1,144 1,835
Destination 700 650
Total Price $26,355 $23,180
Total Invoice $24,464 $21,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $234
Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,355$23,180
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$23,180
Total Invoice$24,464$21,789
Adjustments for Features-2,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,023$21,789

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Barometer$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,180$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4410

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in188.3 in
Width73.3 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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