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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: $29,075

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelMalibuMalibuSoul
Trim2LTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $27,650
Premium Mat Package 185    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6   1,595  
Floor mats     135
Cargo mat     120
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Premium Mat Package 163    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6   1,404  
Floor mats     0
Cargo mat     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 2,930 2,545 505
Options (change) 2,579 2,240 0
Destination 760 760 1,175
Total Price $29,075 $30,470 $29,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,519
Model Year201120112021
ModelMalibuMalibuSoul
Trim2LTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6252hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,075$30,470$29,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$29,270$23,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201120112021
ModelMalibuMalibuSoul
Trim2LTLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshade, rear $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,550$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,134-240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112021
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in165.2 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.162.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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