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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: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,575

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $30,920
Base Invoice $25,095 $29,683
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 3,000 1,270
Options (change) 2,680 1,156
Destination 800 875
Total Price $30,700 $33,065
Total Invoice $28,575 $31,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,448
Model Year20122016
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,700$33,065
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$32,345
Total Invoice$28,575$31,714
Adjustments for Features0-691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,575$31,023

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-691

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length174.8 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height64.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.8 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 sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested207597%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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