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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: $26,115

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,468

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuSoulSoul
TrimLTZ+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $18,690 $20,790
Base Invoice $27,027 $17,729 $19,687
3.6L V6 1,600    
Primo Package   3,000  
Audio Package   1,400  
UVO Package   600  
Universal garage door opener   350  
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   425 425
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
The Whole Shabang Package     2,500
3.6L V6 1,512    
Primo Package   2,740  
Audio Package   1,292  
UVO Package   552  
Universal garage door opener   291  
Floor mats   104 104
Remote start   353 353
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
The Whole Shabang Package     2,325
Options (change) 1,600 6,600 6,350
Options (change) 1,512 5,914 5,742
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $30,960 $26,115 $27,965
Total Invoice $29,299 $24,468 $26,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,159
Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuSoulSoul
TrimLTZ+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,960$26,115$27,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$23,630$25,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$29,299$24,468$26,254
Adjustments for Features0-2,328-2,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$22,140$23,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuSoulSoul
TrimLTZ+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,700$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,328-2,779

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in163.0 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.161.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested167545%
Total Not Requested205055%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested10027%
Total Not Requested27573%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested247593%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%

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