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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: $15,785

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $13,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,470

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $14,995
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $14,700
3LT Equipment Group 2,000    
3.6L V6   1,600  
Floor mats     95
3LT Equipment Group 1,900    
3.6L V6   1,512  
Floor mats     75
Options (change) 2,000 1,600 95
Options (change) 1,900 1,512 75
Destination 760 760 695
Total Price $29,060 $30,960 $15,785
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,299 $15,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,949
Model Year201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$29,060$30,960$15,785
Adjustments for Features-5,420-7,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,640$23,690$15,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$27,645$29,299$15,470
Adjustments for Features-5,156-6,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,489$22,419$15,470
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,740$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,420$7,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,156-6,8800

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,645 lb.2,707 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested69041%

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