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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: $21,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,607 $18,190
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 750
3.6L V6 1,595  
Leather Package   1,000
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 655
3.6L V6 1,404  
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,545 1,750
Options (change) 2,240 1,525
Destination 720 750
Total Price $30,220 $21,600
Total Invoice $28,567 $20,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,315
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,220$21,600
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,330$21,600
Total Invoice$28,567$20,465
Adjustments for Features-1,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,780$20,465

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,390$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in104.3 in
Length191.8 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 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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