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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: $1,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $26,670 $33,370
Luxury Package 2,500    
Remote start 360    
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Cargo net   65 65
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Luxury Package 2,235    
Remote start 275    
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
Cargo net   59 59
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 2,860 2,110 2,335
Options (change) 2,510 1,920 2,125
Destination 700 925 925
Total Price $27,855 $29,705 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,700
Model Year200820202020
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-7T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$27,855$29,705$36,630
Adjustments for Features-3750-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$29,705$33,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,710

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820202020
ModelSorentoMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports $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
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $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
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,605$6,230$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-3480-268

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.4 in
Length180.7 in194.2 in
Width73.3 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,127 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft315.7 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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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%

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