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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,855

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,830

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $22,620 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Luxury Package 2,500      
Remote start 360      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,175 1,900
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Luxury Package 2,235      
Remote start 275      
Leather Package   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,034 1,672
Sunroof   880 880  
Options (change) 2,860 3,175 3,175 1,900
Options (change) 2,510 2,794 2,794 1,672
Destination 700 825 825 825
Total Price $27,855 $29,945 $29,315 $30,515
Total Invoice $25,830 $28,396 $27,795 $28,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $913
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,855$29,945$29,315$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-1,110-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,855$28,810$28,205$29,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$0$1,250
Total Invoice$25,830$28,396$27,795$28,759
Adjustments for Features0-1,076-1,052-999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,830$27,320$26,743$27,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$577$0$1,017

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007201420142014
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Barometer$25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,800$4,775$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$1,110$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076-1,052-999

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072014
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.8 in
Length180.7 in191.5 in
Width73.3 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,084 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
31.7 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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