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Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,395

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,832

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $27,095
Base Invoice $20,000 $25,605
Luxury Package 1,300  
Cargo mat 75  
Sunroof   800
Luxury Package 1,150  
Cargo mat 57  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,375 800
Options (change) 1,207 664
Destination 625 650
Total Price $23,395 $28,545
Total Invoice $21,832 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,531
Model Year20072008
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$23,395$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,395$27,955
Total Invoice$21,832$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,832$26,363

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,110$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-556

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in112.3 in
Length171.3 in191.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height66.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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