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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $26,880
Base Invoice $30,950 $25,402
Floor mats 135  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Floor mats 108  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 80  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 705 2,395
Options (change) 583 1,988
Destination 895 670
Total Price $34,300 $29,945
Total Invoice $32,428 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,085
Model Year20172009
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$34,300$29,945
Adjustments for Features-6,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,475$29,945
Total Invoice$32,428$28,060
Adjustments for Features-6,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,975$28,060

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172009
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$9,900$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4530

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172009
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.3 in
Length176.4 in191.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,666 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.1 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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