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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: $26,054

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,462

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $23,710
Base Invoice $28,206 $22,406
Remote start 425  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
Satellite radio   199
Sunroof   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Remote start 353  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42  
Satellite radio   165
Sunroof   664
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 590 1,694
Options (change) 488 1,406
Destination 895 650
Total Price $31,475 $26,054
Total Invoice $29,589 $24,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $389
Model Year20162007
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,475$26,054
Adjustments for Features-5,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,435$26,054
Total Invoice$29,589$24,462
Adjustments for Features-4,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,851$24,462

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162007
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,750$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7380

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162007
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length174.8 in187.8 in
Width73.0 in69.8 in
Height64.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft341.0 ft3

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

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