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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,545 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $4,370 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $4,031 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento | Malibu |
| Trim | EX V6 | SX V6 | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,950 | $33,150 | $27,095 |
| Base Invoice | $26,490 | $31,125 | $25,605 |
| Premium Package | 3,300 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 350 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | |
| Remote start | 350 | 350 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,945 | ||
| Floor mats | 95 | 95 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 300 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | 40 | |
| Remote start | 280 | 280 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,340 | ||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,165 | 2,015 | 800 |
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 1,755 | 664 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 650 |
| Total Price | $32,915 | $35,965 | $28,545 |
| Total Invoice | $30,950 | $33,680 | $26,919 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $514 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento | Malibu |
| Trim | EX V6 | SX V6 | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 276hp V6 | 276hp V6 | 252hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/26 MPG | 20/26 MPG | 17/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 10 | 550, 10 | 210, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/60-18 | 235/60-18 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $32,915 | $35,965 | $28,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,740 | -5,150 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,175 | $30,815 | $28,545 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,640 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,950 | $33,680 | $26,919 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,517 | -4,823 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,433 | $28,857 | $26,919 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,424 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento | Malibu |
| Trim | EX V6 | SX V6 | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive, small | $5 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $7,530 | $8,940 | $3,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,740 | $5,150 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,517 | -4,823 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Sorento | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,781 lb. | 3,680 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 36.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 44.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 31.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 61% |
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