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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelMalibu ClassicSeltosSeltos
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $25,390 $27,990
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800   700
Satellite radio 200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   350  
Floor mats   130 130
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664   0
Satellite radio 166    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Options (change) 2,410 480 830
Options (change) 2,001 0 0
Destination 650 1,175 1,175
Total Price $23,380 $27,045 $29,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,223
Model Year200820212021
ModelMalibu ClassicSeltosSeltos
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6146hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-8S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,380$27,045$29,995
Adjustments for Features0-8,275-11,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$18,770$18,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year200820212021
ModelMalibu ClassicSeltosSeltos
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,600$9,875$12,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,275$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-360-443

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length188.3 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.462.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Seltos EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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