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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: $27,800

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,067

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $21,300
Base Invoice $29,736 $20,130
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 65 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   4,490
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 59 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   4,119
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 3,530 5,605
Options (change) 3,212 5,042
Destination 875 895
Total Price $35,380 $27,800
Total Invoice $33,823 $26,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,054
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,380$27,800
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$27,800
Total Invoice$33,823$26,067
Adjustments for Features-1,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,121$26,067

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$5,155$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%

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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested385081%
Total Not Requested92519%

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