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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: $36,770

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,087

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSX Limited V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $30,975
Base Invoice $38,987 $29,736
Technology Package 2,500  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50 65
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Technology Package 2,305  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42 59
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 2,975 4,920
Options (change) 2,700 4,476
Destination 895 875
Total Price $45,370 $36,770
Total Invoice $42,582 $35,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,778
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSX Limited V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$45,370$36,770
Adjustments for Features-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,475$36,770
Total Invoice$42,582$35,087
Adjustments for Features-2,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,865$35,087

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSX Limited V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,590$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in111.4 in
Length187.4 in193.8 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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