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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202009
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,490 $40,090 $26,880
Advanced Touring Package 2,900    
Floor mats 155    
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Rear Power Package     250
3.6L V6     1,595
Sunroof     800
Advanced Touring Package 2,674    
Floor mats 129    
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Rear Power Package     208
3.6L V6     1,324
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,780 475 2,645
Options (change) 3,406 395 2,196
Destination 1,120 1,120 670
Total Price $40,390 $41,685 $30,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,997
Model Year202020202009
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$40,390$41,685$30,195
Adjustments for Features-6,710-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,680$34,985$30,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,305$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202020202009
ModelSorentoSorentoMalibu
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,900$9,890$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,710$6,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-752-2440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202009
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in112.3 in
Length189.0 in191.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height66.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested275096%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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)250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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