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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibuMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V62LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $23,769 $25,859
Limited Package 2,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 1,500      
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo net 40 40    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,350
Leather Package     1,000  
Forward collision warning     395  
Navigation system     795 795
Sunroof     1,000  
2.0L I4     1,710 2,335
Limited Package 1,785      
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070    
Premium Package 1,340      
Floor mats 95 95    
Cargo net 32 32    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,188
Leather Package     880  
Forward collision warning     348  
Navigation system     700 700
Sunroof     880  
2.0L I4     1,633 2,207
Options (change) 4,855 1,355 6,075 4,480
Options (change) 4,322 1,197 5,475 4,095
Destination 795 795 810 810
Total Price $33,245 $34,545 $31,775 $32,655
Total Invoice $31,272 $32,412 $30,054 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibuMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V62LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,245$34,545$31,775$32,655
Adjustments for Features-1,625-2,300-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$32,245$31,425$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0$1,230
Total Invoice$31,272$32,412$30,054$30,764
Adjustments for Features-1,529-2,158-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,743$30,254$29,723$30,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$511$0$1,041

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibuMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V62LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
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  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,725$4,775$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$2,300$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,529-2,158-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length183.9 in191.5 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height67.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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