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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,400

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $7,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $27,650
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 70
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 250
Floor mats   135
Cargo mat   120
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
Floor mats   0
Cargo mat   0
Options (change) 4,920 575
Options (change) 4,476 0
Destination 875 1,175
Total Price $36,770 $29,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,190
Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$36,770$29,400
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,965$29,400

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,005$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7220

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length193.8 in165.2 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.862.1 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-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%

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