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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: $32,140

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,321

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $28,420
Base Invoice $31,297 $26,857
Advanced Touring Package 2,900  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Rear spoiler   400
Advanced Touring Package 2,674  
Remote start 353  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 3,760 2,845
Options (change) 3,385 2,589
Destination 940 875
Total Price $37,700 $32,140
Total Invoice $35,622 $30,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,136
Model Year20182016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$37,700$32,140
Adjustments for Features-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,350$32,140
Total Invoice$35,622$30,321
Adjustments for Features-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,457$30,321

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,850$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1650

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelSorentoMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in107.8 in
Length187.4 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,878 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested235082%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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