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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: $1,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,830

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $22,620 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Luxury Package 2,500      
Remote start 360      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Cargo net   65 65 65
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Navigation system       495
Luxury Package 2,235      
Remote start 275      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Cargo net   59 59 59
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 2,860 3,655 2,335 5,195
Options (change) 2,510 3,325 2,125 4,726
Destination 700 875 875 875
Total Price $27,855 $29,655 $34,185 $33,945
Total Invoice $25,830 $28,320 $32,736 $32,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,463
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6T9CVT
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)245/70-16245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,855$29,655$34,185$33,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,840-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,855$28,580$31,345$30,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,765$1,715
Total Invoice$25,830$28,320$32,736$32,361
Adjustments for Features0-1,027-2,720-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,830$27,293$30,016$28,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,723$1,588

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Barometer$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$5,580$6,655$8,420$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,840$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,027-2,720-3,480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.4 in
Length180.7 in193.8 in
Width73.3 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft315.8 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 LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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