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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: $28,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,311

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $21,300
Base Invoice $26,762 $20,130
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Cargo mat 80 95
Rear spoiler 400 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   4,490
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Cargo mat 70 78
Rear spoiler 352 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   4,119
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 6,325 5,900
Options (change) 5,706 5,286
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,470 $28,095
Total Invoice $33,293 $26,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,489
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,470$28,095
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$28,095
Total Invoice$33,293$26,311
Adjustments for Features-4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,800$26,311

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForte
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,500$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4930

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested360075%
Total Not Requested117525%

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