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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,410 $19,304
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 295 175
Remote start 495 190
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 244 145
Remote start 410 158
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 1,265 1,610
Options (change) 1,047 1,337
Destination 895 650
Total Price $23,760 $22,580
Total Invoice $22,352 $21,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,326
Model Year20182008
ModelForteMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,760$22,580
Adjustments for Features-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,160$22,580
Total Invoice$22,352$21,291
Adjustments for Features-3,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,965$21,291

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelForteMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,300$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3870

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelForteMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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