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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $23,065
Base Invoice $16,660 $21,797
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Satellite radio   325
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610 664
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 1,990 1,125
Options (change) 1,712 934
Destination 695 625
Total Price $20,180 $24,815
Total Invoice $19,067 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,061
Model Year20102006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$20,180$24,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$23,510
Total Invoice$19,067$23,356
Adjustments for Features0-1,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$22,128

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,695$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,228

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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