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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: $13,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $17,495
Base Invoice $29,736 $16,660
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 40
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Universal garage door opener   70
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 32
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   55
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,335 2,990
Options (change) 2,125 2,662
Destination 875 695
Total Price $34,185 $21,180
Total Invoice $32,736 $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: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,883
Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,185$21,180
Adjustments for Features-5,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,135$21,180
Total Invoice$32,736$20,017
Adjustments for Features-4,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,900$20,017

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,595$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length193.8 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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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