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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: $34,400

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,519

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,800 $28,320
Base Invoice $31,043 $26,762
Floor mats 135  
Remote start 425  
Cargo mat 95 80
Cargo net 50  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   400
Floor mats 108  
Remote start 353  
Cargo mat 78 70
Cargo net 42  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 705 6,325
Options (change) 581 5,706
Destination 895 825
Total Price $34,400 $35,470
Total Invoice $32,519 $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: $4,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,563
Model Year20182015
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$34,400$35,470
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,450$35,470
Total Invoice$32,519$33,293
Adjustments for Features-2,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,730$33,293

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
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
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,725$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.8 in
Length176.4 in191.5 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height64.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,666 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%

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