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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,373 $18,190
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800 750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664 655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,125 1,790
Options (change) 934 1,557
Destination 650 750
Total Price $25,450 $21,640
Total Invoice $23,957 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,131
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,450$21,640
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,100$21,640
Total Invoice$23,957$20,497
Adjustments for Features-3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,628$20,497

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3290

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length188.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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