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Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSportageMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $20,320
Base Invoice $25,095 $19,304
Premium Package 2,000  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Premium Package 1,785  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,000 2,220
Options (change) 1,785 1,843
Destination 800 650
Total Price $29,700 $23,190
Total Invoice $27,680 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $659
Model Year20122008
ModelSportageMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,700$23,190
Adjustments for Features-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,095$23,190
Total Invoice$27,680$21,797
Adjustments for Features-5,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,456$21,797

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelSportageMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,680$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2240

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelSportageMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length174.8 in188.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height64.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested180084%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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