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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $18,895
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $18,000
Leather Package 1,000   1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Forward collision warning 395    
Navigation system 795 795  
Sunroof 1,000   750
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net     40
Leather Package 880   870
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Forward collision warning 348    
Navigation system 700 700  
Sunroof 880   655
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Technology Package     1,570
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 6,075 4,480 3,590
Options (change) 5,475 4,095 3,127
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $31,775 $32,655 $23,180
Total Invoice $30,054 $30,764 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,726
Model Year201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,775$32,655$23,180
Adjustments for Features-2,650-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,125$30,355$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$30,054$30,764$21,822
Adjustments for Features-2,506-2,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,548$28,597$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,049$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,950$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,506-2,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

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