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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: $34,665

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,525

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $27,790
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $26,262
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200 1,000
Floor mats 115 115  
Remote start 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
2.0L I4     2,160
Navigation system     795
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,350
Advanced Safety Package     890
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860 880
Floor mats 95 95  
Remote start 280 280  
Cargo net 40 40  
2.0L I4     2,041
Navigation system     700
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 5,915 3,715 6,195
Options (change) 5,235 3,275 5,592
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $34,665 $36,215 $34,810
Total Invoice $32,525 $33,840 $32,679

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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: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $975
Model Year201320132014
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,665$36,215$34,810
Adjustments for Features-875-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,790$34,625$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$32,525$33,840$32,679
Adjustments for Features-821-1,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,704$32,354$32,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132014
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
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 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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$6,075$6,790$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-821-1,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132014
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?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35011%
Total Not Requested296589%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100036%
Total Not Requested178064%

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@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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