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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: $24,275

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,675

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $1,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,900 $23,465
Base Invoice $20,480 $22,175
Luxury Package 1,300  
Remote start 250  
Rear spoiler 150  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Luxury Package 1,185  
Remote start 215  
Rear spoiler 120  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,700 1,425
Options (change) 1,520 1,183
Destination 675 625
Total Price $24,275 $25,515
Total Invoice $22,675 $23,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,341
Model Year20092006
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$24,275$25,515
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,240$25,515
Total Invoice$22,675$23,983
Adjustments for Features-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,642$23,983

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimEXMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,260$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-330

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in112.3 in
Length171.3 in187.8 in
Width70.9 in69.8 in
Height66.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft341.0 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
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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