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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $27,365
Base Invoice $34,520 $37,540 $25,859
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50  
2.0L I4     2,335
Navigation system     795
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,350
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42  
2.0L I4     2,207
Navigation system     700
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Options (change) 475 475 5,875
Options (change) 395 395 5,323
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $38,070 $41,270 $34,050
Total Invoice $35,810 $38,830 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,513
Model Year201520152013
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$38,070$41,270$34,050
Adjustments for Features-2,450-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$37,980$34,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$0
Total Invoice$35,810$38,830$31,992
Adjustments for Features-2,305-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,505$35,735$31,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,230$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152013
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
Forward collision warning  $200
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$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$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 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,200$8,040$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,305-3,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length184.4 in191.5 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height66.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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