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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: $33,520

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,128

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $30,920
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $29,683
Touring Package 4,300      
Remote start 425 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50 50 60
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250     395
Panoramic sunroof       1,270
Touring Package 3,982      
Remote start 353 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42 42 55
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208     359
Panoramic sunroof       1,156
Options (change) 5,025 475 475 1,725
Options (change) 4,585 395 395 1,570
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $36,620 $38,070 $41,270 $33,520
Total Invoice $34,634 $35,810 $38,830 $32,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,201
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$36,620$38,070$41,270$33,520
Adjustments for Features-1,380-2,530-3,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,240$35,540$37,900$33,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$2,660$0
Total Invoice$34,634$35,810$38,830$32,128
Adjustments for Features-1,305-2,380-3,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,329$33,430$35,659$32,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$101$2,330$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
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$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
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 
Rear bumper protector  $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,875$6,715$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$2,530$3,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,305-2,380-3,1710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152016
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length184.4 in193.8 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height66.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.0 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 in42.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260067%
Total Not Requested127533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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