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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: $2,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelMalibuMalibuKona
TrimLTPremierUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $27,400
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Floor mats     125
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 1,087  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 3,240 3,465 125
Options (change) 2,948 3,153 100
Destination 995 995 950
Total Price $31,035 $37,960 $28,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,106
Model Year202120212018
ModelMalibuMalibuKona
TrimLTPremierUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4250hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,035$37,960$28,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$34,745$25,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year202120212018
ModelMalibuMalibuKona
TrimLTPremierUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$4,155$7,370$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-351-3,317

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuKona
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length194.2 in164.0 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.745.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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