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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: $29,340

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,548

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimPremier!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $22,800
Base Invoice $29,736 $21,561
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 250
Tech Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   120
Remote start   425
Interior ambient lighting   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 208
Tech Package   2,794
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   98
Remote start   353
Interior ambient lighting   374
Panoramic sunroof   932
Options (change) 2,730 5,645
Options (change) 2,484 5,092
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,580 $29,340
Total Invoice $33,095 $27,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,857
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimPremier!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,580$29,340
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,580$29,010
Total Invoice$33,095$27,548
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,095$27,238

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuSoul
TrimPremier!
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 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,295$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in163.0 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,232 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
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested175046%
Total Not Requested207554%

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