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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $2,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimMaxx LTZEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $22,175 $24,843 $30,370
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   135 135
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664    
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 1,125 185 185
Options (change) 934 150 150
Destination 625 940 940
Total Price $25,215 $27,275 $33,125
Total Invoice $23,734 $25,933 $31,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,458
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimMaxx LTZEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,215$27,275$33,125
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$27,025$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$23,734$25,933$31,460
Adjustments for Features0-238-6,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,734$25,695$25,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimMaxx LTZEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,300$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-238-6,268

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuNiro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in171.5 in
Width69.8 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft354.5 ft3

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