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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: $6,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimPremierEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,370 $26,150 $32,000
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Premium Package   5,300  
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats   135 135
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59 42 42
Premium Package   4,917  
Cargo mat   78 78
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 4,525 5,580 280
Options (change) 4,117 5,145 228
Destination 925 940 940
Total Price $38,820 $32,670 $33,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,971
Model Year202020182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimPremierEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT9S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$38,820$32,670$33,220
Adjustments for Features-6550-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,165$32,670$32,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year202020182018
ModelMalibuNiroNiro
TrimPremierEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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
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  
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  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,155$5,500$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-850-332

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20202018
ModelMalibuNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in171.5 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,107 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 Legroom41.5 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
15.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.754.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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 Requested527582%
Total Not Requested117518%

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