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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $26,955
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $25,607
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Floor mats 95 95  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 2,815 1,315 2,545
Options (change) 2,505 1,165 2,240
Destination 795 795 720
Total Price $31,205 $34,505 $30,220
Total Invoice $29,455 $32,380 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,505
Model Year201120112010
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,205$34,505$30,220
Adjustments for Features-2,535-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$30,420$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$29,455$32,380$28,567
Adjustments for Features-2,393-3,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,062$28,547$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112010
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,125$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,393-3,8330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length183.9 in191.8 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height67.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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