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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: $29,700

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,680

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $26,880
Base Invoice $25,095 $25,402
Premium Package 2,000  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium Package 1,785  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 2,000 2,395
Options (change) 1,785 1,988
Destination 800 670
Total Price $29,700 $29,945
Total Invoice $27,680 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,918
Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,700$29,945
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,050$29,945
Total Invoice$27,680$28,060
Adjustments for Features-1,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,142$28,060

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5380

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length174.8 in191.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height64.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested167578%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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