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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,000 $35,000 $38,300 $27,165
Base Invoice $28,472 $32,925 $36,035 $25,806
Remote start 425 425 425  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Temporary spare tire       100
Sunroof       850
3.6L V6       1,595
Remote start 353 353 353  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Temporary spare tire       88
Sunroof       748
3.6L V6       1,404
Options (change) 675 425 425 2,545
Options (change) 561 353 353 2,240
Destination 850 850 850 760
Total Price $31,525 $36,275 $39,575 $30,470
Total Invoice $29,883 $34,128 $37,238 $28,806

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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: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$31,525$36,275$39,575$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,185-4,735-5,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$31,540$34,000$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$3,660$0
Total Invoice$29,883$34,128$37,238$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,123-4,455-5,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$29,673$31,992$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$913$3,232$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
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 
Rear bumper protector  $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,550$8,100$8,940$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$4,735$5,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,123-4,455-5,2460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length184.4 in191.8 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height66.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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