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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,435

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $6,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSeltos
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $27,990
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 295
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 0
Cargo mat   0
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 4,920 1,270
Options (change) 4,476 0
Destination 875 1,175
Total Price $36,770 $30,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,964
Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSeltos
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$36,770$30,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$29,090

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSeltos
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,330$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-52

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.5 in
Length193.8 in172.0 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.862.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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