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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: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelMalibuMalibuSeltosSeltos
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $25,390 $27,990
Premium Mat Package 185      
Bodyside moldings 150      
Sunroof 800 800   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     350  
Cargo net     50 50
Cargo mat     95 95
Floor mats     130 130
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295 295
Premium Mat Package 154      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Sunroof 664 664   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0  
Cargo net     0 0
Cargo mat     0 0
Floor mats     0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Options (change) 1,135 800 920 1,270
Options (change) 943 664 0 0
Destination 670 670 1,175 1,175
Total Price $26,510 $28,350 $27,485 $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: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,138
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelMalibuMalibuSeltosSeltos
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4146hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,510$28,350$27,485$30,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-6,150-9,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$26,950$21,335$21,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$75$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year2009200920212021
ModelMalibuMalibuSeltosSeltos
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Cyclist detection   $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit intervention   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000
Speaker lights   $100
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,900$9,650$12,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$6,150$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,320-263-354

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20092021
ModelMalibuSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.5 in
Length191.8 in172.0 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.162.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Seltos EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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