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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,230

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,780

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedSoul
TrimLTZ!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,420 $19,600
Base Invoice $26,857 $18,700
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80 85
Rear spoiler 400 295
Premium Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   350
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450  
Cargo mat 73 70
Rear spoiler 364 240
Premium Package   2,195
Interior ambient lighting   305
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   280
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 2,825 3,880
Options (change) 2,571 3,330
Destination 875 750
Total Price $32,120 $24,230
Total Invoice $30,303 $22,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,825
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedSoul
TrimLTZ!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine202hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$32,120$24,230
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,320$24,230
Total Invoice$30,303$22,780
Adjustments for Features-1,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,605$22,780

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedSoul
TrimLTZ!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,125$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6980

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in100.4 in
Length191.5 in162.2 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200088%
Total Not Requested27512%

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