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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $4,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuKona
TrimLTZUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $27,400
Base Invoice $26,762 $26,170
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
Floor mats   125
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 4,635 125
Options (change) 4,079 100
Destination 825 950
Total Price $33,780 $28,475
Total Invoice $31,666 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,555
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuKona
TrimLTZUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$33,780$28,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$27,315
Total Invoice$31,666$27,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,666$26,111

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuKona
TrimLTZUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,109

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuKona
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in102.4 in
Length191.5 in164.0 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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