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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: $25,790

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,055

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelSportageMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,995 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $20,650 $24,443 $26,762
Luxury Package 1,500    
Remote start 250    
Rear spoiler 150 400 400
Navigation system 1,200 495 495
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Sunroof   1,000  
Luxury Package 1,300    
Remote start 215    
Rear spoiler 120 352 352
Navigation system 1,075 436 436
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 3,100 4,270 2,745
Options (change) 2,710 3,758 2,416
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $25,790 $30,690 $31,890
Total Invoice $24,055 $29,026 $30,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,340
Model Year201020152015
ModelSportageMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,790$30,690$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,790$28,965$30,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$24,055$29,026$30,003
Adjustments for Features0-1,631-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,055$27,395$28,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$938

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020152015
ModelSportageMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,250$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,631-1,670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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