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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: $26,495

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuSoulSoul
TrimPremier+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,370 $19,400 $21,300
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 250 250
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Audio Package   1,800  
Primo Package   2,800  
Floor mats   120 120
Remote start   425 425
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Premium Package     4,400
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 208 208
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Audio Package   1,657  
Primo Package   2,594  
Floor mats   100 100
Remote start   353 353
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Premium Package     4,052
Options (change) 2,730 6,245 6,045
Options (change) 2,484 5,619 5,420
Destination 925 850 850
Total Price $37,025 $26,495 $28,195

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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: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,550
Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuSoulSoul
TrimPremier+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,025$26,495$28,195
Adjustments for Features-1,0700-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,955$26,495$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuSoulSoul
TrimPremier+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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$3,695$2,625$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-990-516

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20202016
ModelMalibuSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length194.2 in163.0 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,127 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 Legroom41.5 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
15.7 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.761.3 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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2006%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested117528%

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