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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelSportageMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,213 $19,304
Luxury Package 3,350  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 425 190
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Luxury Package 3,081  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 353 158
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 3,890 2,410
Options (change) 3,527 2,001
Destination 895 650
Total Price $32,885 $23,380
Total Invoice $30,635 $21,955

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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: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,066
Model Year20152008
ModelSportageMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,885$23,380
Adjustments for Features-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,785$23,380
Total Invoice$30,635$21,955
Adjustments for Features-6,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,021$21,955

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20152008
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 
911 assist$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$9,275$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6140

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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 Year20152008
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 Weight3,433 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested250094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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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