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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: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,928

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimHybridEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,875 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $26,760 $24,843 $30,370
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Leather Package 1,395    
Navigation system 495    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Door sill trim plates 85    
Cargo mat 80 95 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Premium Package   5,300  
Floor mats   135 135
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Leather Package 1,269    
Navigation system 450    
Cargo net 59 42 42
Door sill trim plates 77    
Cargo mat 73 78 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Premium Package   4,917  
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 5,360 5,580 280
Options (change) 4,876 5,145 228
Destination 875 940 940
Total Price $34,110 $32,670 $33,220
Total Invoice $32,511 $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: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,069
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimHybridEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG51/46 MPG51/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$34,110$32,670$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$31,100$31,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$32,511$30,928$31,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,486-1,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,511$29,442$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$273

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimHybridEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
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
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,455$6,025$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,486-1,823

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in171.5 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,106 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.854.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested47576%
Total Not Requested15024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested402562%
Total Not Requested242538%

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