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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu Classic
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $19,304
Remote start 425 425 425 190
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Remote start 353 353 353 158
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 425 425 425 2,410
Options (change) 353 353 353 2,001
Destination 895 895 895 650
Total Price $32,020 $38,020 $41,220 $23,380
Total Invoice $30,402 $35,768 $38,788 $21,955

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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: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu Classic
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$32,020$38,020$41,220$23,380
Adjustments for Features-4,575-9,450-10,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,445$28,570$30,930$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,485$0
Total Invoice$30,402$35,768$38,788$21,955
Adjustments for Features-4,344-8,890-9,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,058$26,878$29,105$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$3,047$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu Classic
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$6,600$11,475$12,315$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,575$9,450$10,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,344-8,890-9,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20152008
ModelSorentoMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in188.3 in
Width74.2 in69.9 in
Height66.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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