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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: $26,165

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,510

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelMalibuMalibuSoulSoul
TrimPremierHybrid+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $18,690 $20,790
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $17,729 $19,687
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Cargo net 65 65 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Navigation system   495    
Driver Confidence Package   1,195    
Leather Package   1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
UVO Package     600  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Audio Package     1,400  
Primo Package     3,000  
Floor mats     125 125
Remote start     425 425
Interior ambient lighting     450 450
Sun & Sound Package       2,600
The Whole Shabang Package       2,500
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Cargo net 59 59 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 208 208
Panoramic sunroof   1,047    
Navigation system   450    
Driver Confidence Package   1,087    
Leather Package   1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
UVO Package     552  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Audio Package     1,292  
Primo Package     2,740  
Floor mats     104 104
Remote start     353 353
Interior ambient lighting     374 374
Sun & Sound Package       2,378
The Whole Shabang Package       2,325
Options (change) 2,730 5,590 6,650 6,750
Options (change) 2,484 5,085 5,956 6,075
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $34,580 $34,340 $26,165 $28,365
Total Invoice $33,095 $32,720 $24,510 $26,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,395
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelMalibuMalibuSoulSoul
TrimPremierHybrid+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT9CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,580$34,340$26,165$28,365
Adjustments for Features-995-1,9050-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,585$32,435$26,165$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$33,095$32,720$24,510$26,587
Adjustments for Features-952-1,8150-539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,143$30,905$24,510$26,048
Cost Above Minimum$1,238$0$0$1,538

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelMalibuMalibuSoulSoul
TrimPremierHybrid+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key$5$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,120$5,030$3,125$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$1,905$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-952-1,8150-539

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in163.0 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.861.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested340091%
Total Not Requested3259%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested57521%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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