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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: $26,945

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,270

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $19,990
Base Invoice $29,736 $18,993
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 42
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 2,335 6,105
Options (change) 2,125 5,427
Destination 875 850
Total Price $34,185 $26,945
Total Invoice $32,736 $25,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,690
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,185$26,945
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,330$26,945
Total Invoice$32,736$25,270
Adjustments for Features-1,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,960$25,270

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,930$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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