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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: $30,700

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,575

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelSportageMalibuMalibu
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,095 $24,443 $26,762
Premium Package 2,000    
Navigation Package 1,000    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,300
Navigation system   495 495
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Premium Package 1,785    
Navigation Package 895    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,144
Navigation system   436 436
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,000 5,805 4,355
Options (change) 2,680 5,224 3,973
Destination 800 825 825
Total Price $30,700 $32,225 $33,500
Total Invoice $28,575 $30,492 $31,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,066
Model Year201220152015
ModelSportageMalibuMalibu
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,700$32,225$33,500
Adjustments for Features-1600-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$32,225$33,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$28,575$30,492$31,560
Adjustments for Features-1490-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,426$30,492$31,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,021

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220152015
ModelSportageMalibuMalibu
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,265$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1490-47

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length174.8 in191.5 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height64.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft316.3 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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