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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: $31,550

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,651

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $28,320
Base Invoice $28,206 $26,762
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 425  
Cargo mat 75 80
Cargo net 50  
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Rear spoiler   400
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 353  
Cargo mat 62 70
Cargo net 42  
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   436
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 665 6,325
Options (change) 550 5,706
Destination 895 825
Total Price $31,550 $35,470
Total Invoice $29,651 $33,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,173
Model Year20162015
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$31,550$35,470
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$34,970
Total Invoice$29,651$33,293
Adjustments for Features0-469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,651$32,824

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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$4,475$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-469

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
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
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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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