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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: $23,620

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,040

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSportageMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $20,000 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Luxury Package 1,300      
Remote start 250      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Luxury Package 1,150      
Remote start 215      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 1,550 3,610 3,570 1,900
Options (change) 1,365 3,298 3,142 1,672
Destination 675 810 810 810
Total Price $23,620 $29,405 $29,270 $30,075
Total Invoice $22,040 $27,968 $27,721 $28,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSportageMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,620$29,405$29,270$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-2,175-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,620$27,730$27,095$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$1,155
Total Invoice$22,040$27,968$27,721$28,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,593-2,060-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,040$26,375$25,661$26,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$714$0$960

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSportageMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,250$5,750$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$2,175$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,593-2,060-1,720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in107.8 in
Length171.3 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height66.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested79036%
Total Not Requested142564%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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