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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: $30,820

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,217

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $3,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuNiro
TrimHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,875 $29,650
Base Invoice $26,760 $28,098
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Cargo net 65 50
Door sill trim plates 85  
Cargo mat 80 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Floor mats   130
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Cargo net 59 42
Door sill trim plates 77  
Cargo mat 73 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 5,360 275
Options (change) 4,876 224
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,110 $30,820
Total Invoice $32,511 $29,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,908
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuNiro
TrimHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG51/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,110$30,820
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,705$30,820
Total Invoice$32,511$29,217
Adjustments for Features-3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,125$29,217

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuNiro
TrimHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,130$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182017
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

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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