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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: $35,390

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $28,320
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $26,762
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50  
2.0L I4     2,160
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
Navigation system     495
Premium Package     1,000
Rear spoiler     400
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42  
2.0L I4     2,041
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
Navigation system     436
Premium Package     880
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 475 475 6,245
Options (change) 395 395 5,636
Destination 940 940 825
Total Price $40,515 $45,815 $35,390
Total Invoice $38,083 $42,998 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,143
Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6LTZ
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)630, 12630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$40,515$45,815$35,390
Adjustments for Features-2,890-6,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,625$39,150$35,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$38,083$42,998$33,223
Adjustments for Features-2,717-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,366$36,743$33,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,565$11,340$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$6,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,717-6,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in107.8 in
Length187.4 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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