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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: $26,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,642

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $19,500
Base Invoice $29,736 $18,528
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 42
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 2,335 5,955
Options (change) 2,125 5,314
Destination 875 800
Total Price $34,185 $26,255
Total Invoice $32,736 $24,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,796
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,185$26,255
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,830$26,255
Total Invoice$32,736$24,642
Adjustments for Features-1,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,438$24,642

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierEX
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 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,930$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.9 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%

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