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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: $7,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,090 $27,365
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 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  
Cargo net 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 5,875
Options (change) 395 5,323
Destination 1,120 810
Total Price $41,685 $34,050

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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: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,611
Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$41,685$34,050
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,995$34,050

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,515$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1340

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in107.8 in
Length189.0 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.5 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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 reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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