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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: $25,359

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSX V6Maxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,150 $23,710
Base Invoice $31,125 $22,406
Remote start 350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Satellite radio   199
Sunroof   800
Remote start 280  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 40  
Panoramic sunroof 1,340  
Satellite radio   165
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,015 999
Options (change) 1,755 829
Destination 800 650
Total Price $35,965 $25,359
Total Invoice $33,680 $23,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,413
Model Year20122007
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSX V6Maxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,965$25,359
Adjustments for Features-6,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,150$25,359
Total Invoice$33,680$23,885
Adjustments for Features-6,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,298$23,885

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122007
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSX V6Maxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$9,850$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122007
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length183.9 in187.8 in
Width74.2 in69.8 in
Height67.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.5 ft341.0 ft3

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