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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: $32,815

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,572

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $30,975
Base Invoice $25,105 $29,736
Premium Package 2,900  
Cargo mat 75  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Premium Package 2,682  
Cargo mat 62  
Remote start 353  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,385  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 5,065 2,330
Options (change) 4,617 2,121
Destination 850 875
Total Price $32,815 $34,180
Total Invoice $30,572 $32,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year20142017
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,815$34,180
Adjustments for Features-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$34,180
Total Invoice$30,572$32,732
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,367$32,732

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142017
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2050

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,433 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested215097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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