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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.

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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,520

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,128

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $30,920
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $29,683
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Remote start 350 350  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Remote start 280 280  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 55
Panoramic sunroof   1,340 1,156
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 5,815 2,015 1,725
Options (change) 5,145 1,755 1,570
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $34,565 $35,965 $33,520
Total Invoice $32,435 $33,680 $32,128

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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: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $871
Model Year201220122016
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
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$34,565$35,965$33,520
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,310$34,045$33,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,435$33,680$32,128
Adjustments for Features-1,178-1,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,257$31,882$32,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122016
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
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 bumper protector $40 
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 
HD radio$50  
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,890$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,178-1,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
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.13.0 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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