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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: $23,935

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelMalibuMalibuSoul
TrimLTPremier!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $19,600
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 250
Cargo net 65 65 50
Cargo mat 80   85
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Premium Package     2,500
Interior ambient lighting     350
Universal garage door opener     350
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 200
Cargo net 59 59 40
Cargo mat 73   70
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Premium Package     2,195
Interior ambient lighting     305
Universal garage door opener     280
Options (change) 2,585 2,730 3,585
Options (change) 2,352 2,484 3,090
Destination 925 925 750
Total Price $30,180 $37,025 $23,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul !
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,230
Model Year202020202012
ModelMalibuMalibuSoul
TrimLTPremier!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4250hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$30,180$37,025$23,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,180$33,950$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,770$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year202020202012
ModelMalibuMalibuSoul
TrimLTPremier!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$4,880$7,955$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283-184

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in100.4 in
Length194.2 in162.2 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.753.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225099%
Total Not Requested251%

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