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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: $32,935

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,677

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,213 $25,859
Luxury Package 3,350  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Luxury Package 3,081  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 3,940 5,875
Options (change) 3,569 5,323
Destination 895 810
Total Price $32,935 $34,050
Total Invoice $30,677 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,408
Model Year20152013
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,935$34,050
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,835$34,050
Total Invoice$30,677$31,992
Adjustments for Features-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,584$31,992

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,433 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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