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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,465 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $10,175 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,242 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $9,624 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | EX | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,800 | $28,420 |
| Base Invoice | $16,950 | $26,857 |
| Premium Package | 950 | |
| Technology Package | 1,900 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,850 | |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| Premium Package | 830 | |
| Technology Package | 1,655 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,684 | |
| Navigation system | 450 | |
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 2,345 |
| Options (change) | 2,517 | 2,134 |
| Destination | 775 | 875 |
| Total Price | $21,465 | $31,640 |
| Total Invoice | $20,242 | $29,866 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,777 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | EX | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 156hp I4 | 202hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 26/36 MPG | 24/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $21,465 | $31,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,465 | $27,565 |
| Total Invoice | $20,242 | $29,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,847 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,242 | $26,019 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | EX | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,525 | $5,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,847 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,791 lb. | 3,393 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 24% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 34% |
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