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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: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132020
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $33,370
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Remote start 350 350  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 65
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Remote start 280 280  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 59
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 5,915 3,715 2,730
Options (change) 5,235 3,275 2,484
Destination 800 800 925
Total Price $34,665 $36,215 $37,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,009
Model Year201320132020
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$34,665$36,215$37,025
Adjustments for Features-1,180-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,485$34,320$37,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132020
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$100
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$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$5,250$5,965$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$1,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,107-1,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132020
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length183.9 in194.2 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height67.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,223 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested115094%
Total Not Requested756%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested176553%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested265095%
Total Not Requested1305%

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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