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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: $32,670

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,928

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimLTZEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $26,762 $24,843 $30,370
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Premium Package 1,000 5,300  
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo mat 80 95 95
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   135 135
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628    
Premium Package 880 4,917  
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352    
Cargo mat 70 78 78
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 4,715 5,580 280
Options (change) 4,149 5,145 228
Destination 825 940 940
Total Price $33,860 $32,670 $33,220
Total Invoice $31,736 $30,928 $31,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,370
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimLTZEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$33,860$32,670$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$31,020$31,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$31,736$30,928$31,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,562-1,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,736$29,366$29,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$273

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201520182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
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  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station $75$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,525$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,562-1,899

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in171.5 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested380059%
Total Not Requested265041%

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