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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: $36,010

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,750 $30,920
Floor mats 155  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 95  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 395
AWD 1,500  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 55
Cargo mat 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 359
AWD 0  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 2,095 4,215
Options (change) 0 3,835
Destination 1,175 875
Total Price $37,020 $36,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,338
Model Year20212016
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,020$36,010
Adjustments for Features-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$36,010

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212016
ModelSportageMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,475$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212016
ModelSportageMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.4 in
Length176.4 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height64.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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