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

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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,510

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $28,420
Base Invoice $23,270 $26,857
Luxury Package 1,600  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595  
Cargo mat 90 80
Remote start 360  
Rear spoiler 200 400
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Luxury Package 1,430  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531  
Cargo mat 70 73
Remote start 275  
Rear spoiler 154 364
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Options (change) 2,845 2,330
Options (change) 2,460 2,121
Destination 670 875
Total Price $28,510 $31,625
Total Invoice $26,400 $29,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year20062016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine192hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,510$31,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,510$29,490
Total Invoice$26,400$29,853
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$27,838

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,015

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.8 in
Length179.8 in191.5 in
Width73.3 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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