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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: $33,245

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,272

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $30,975
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $29,736
Limited Package 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1,500    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 65
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Limited Package 1,785    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Premium Package 1,340    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 59
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 4,855 1,355 2,730
Options (change) 4,322 1,197 2,484
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $33,245 $34,545 $34,580
Total Invoice $31,272 $32,412 $33,095

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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: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,063
Model Year201120112018
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,245$34,545$34,580
Adjustments for Features-255-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,990$33,615$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$31,272$32,412$33,095
Adjustments for Features-240-8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,032$31,539$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$507$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112018
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,650$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-8730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length183.9 in193.8 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height67.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.8 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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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