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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: $36,010

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,090 $30,920
Advanced Technology Package 2,000  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50 60
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Advanced Technology Package 1,868  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42 55
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 2,475 4,215
Options (change) 2,263 3,835
Destination 1,120 875
Total Price $43,685 $36,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,257
Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$43,685$36,010
Adjustments for Features-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,490$36,010

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,740$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202016
ModelSorentoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in111.4 in
Length189.0 in193.8 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.0 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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