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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $19,100
Base Invoice $29,736 $18,190
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 40
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 32
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 2,335 3,590
Options (change) 2,125 3,127
Destination 875 750
Total Price $34,185 $23,440
Total Invoice $32,736 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,298
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,185$23,440
Adjustments for Features-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$23,440
Total Invoice$32,736$22,067
Adjustments for Features-3,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$22,067

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,320$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3710

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
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.2,870 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

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