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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: $26,054

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,462

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142007
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,000 $38,300 $23,710
Base Invoice $32,925 $36,035 $22,406
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50  
Satellite radio     199
Sunroof     800
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42  
Satellite radio     165
Sunroof     664
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 475 475 1,694
Options (change) 395 395 1,406
Destination 850 850 650
Total Price $36,325 $39,625 $26,054
Total Invoice $34,170 $37,280 $24,462

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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: $4,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,862
Model Year201420142007
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$36,325$39,625$26,054
Adjustments for Features-6,215-7,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,110$32,610$26,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$34,170$37,280$24,462
Adjustments for Features-5,846-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,324$30,680$24,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,356$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142007
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$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$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
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$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,775$10,575$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$7,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,846-6,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142007
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length184.4 in187.8 in
Width74.2 in69.8 in
Height66.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft341.0 ft3

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