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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: $27,420

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,052

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimLTZEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $25,607 $24,843 $30,370
Sunroof 850    
Door sill trim plates   100  
Floor mats   135 135
Cargo mat   95 95
Sunroof 748    
Door sill trim plates   83  
Floor mats   108 108
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 850 330 230
Options (change) 748 269 186
Destination 720 940 940
Total Price $28,525 $27,420 $33,170
Total Invoice $27,075 $26,052 $31,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year201020182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimLTZEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$28,525$27,420$33,170
Adjustments for Features-2750-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$27,420$26,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$27,075$26,052$31,496
Adjustments for Features-2610-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,814$26,052$25,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$586$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201020182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimLTZEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
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
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,550$5,275$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2610-6,030

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20102018
ModelMalibuNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in171.5 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.154.5 ft3

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