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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: $23,120

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,605

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $27,165
Base Invoice $20,000 $25,806
Remote start 250  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
Remote start 215  
Leather seating surfaces 715  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 1,050 950
Options (change) 930 836
Destination 675 760
Total Price $23,120 $28,875
Total Invoice $21,605 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,729
Model Year20082011
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$23,120$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,120$27,750
Total Invoice$21,605$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,605$26,334

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,068

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
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.3,416 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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