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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: $23,885

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,500

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimLTZ!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,955 $19,600
Base Invoice $25,607 $18,700
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   350
Cargo mat   85
Universal garage door opener   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Premium Package   2,195
Interior ambient lighting   305
Cargo mat   70
Universal garage door opener   280
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 2,445 3,535
Options (change) 2,152 3,050
Destination 720 750
Total Price $30,120 $23,885
Total Invoice $28,479 $22,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,379
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimLTZ!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,120$23,885
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$23,460
Total Invoice$28,479$22,500
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,479$22,100

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimLTZ!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in100.4 in
Length191.8 in162.2 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.153.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

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