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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $117

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Model Year201720172008
ModelForteForteMalibu Classic
TrimSEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,300 $20,320
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,130 $19,304
Premium Package 2,500    
Technology Package 1,490    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125  
Remote start 495 495 190
Rear spoiler   295 175
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Premium Package 2,301    
Technology Package 1,371    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102  
Remote start 410 410 158
Rear spoiler   244 145
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 4,960 1,265 2,410
Options (change) 4,475 1,047 2,001
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $25,155 $23,460 $23,380
Total Invoice $23,688 $22,072 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,858
Model Year201720172008
ModelForteForteMalibu Classic
TrimSEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4147hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,155$23,460$23,380
Adjustments for Features-4,875-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,280$21,010$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$23,688$22,072$21,955
Adjustments for Features-4,591-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,097$19,767$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201720172008
ModelForteForteMalibu Classic
TrimSEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Front side airbags$350$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,475$5,050$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,591-2,3050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested212594%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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