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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $16,660
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Sunroof 1,000   700
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Sunroof 880   610
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Leather seating surfaces     870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 4,710 2,160 2,990
Options (change) 4,260 2,041 2,662
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $30,850 $30,775 $21,180
Total Invoice $29,261 $29,128 $20,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,323
Model Year201420142010
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,850$30,775$21,180
Adjustments for Features-3,080-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,770$28,070$21,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$29,261$29,128$20,017
Adjustments for Features-2,921-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,340$26,568$20,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$228$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142010
ModelMalibuMalibuForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,250$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,921-2,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142010
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.2,868 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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested29028%
Total Not Requested75072%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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