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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $17,780 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $8,955 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,857 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $8,094 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $15,995 | $21,185 | $27,095 |
| Base Invoice | $15,230 | $20,020 | $25,605 |
| Premium Package | 800 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| Premium Mat Package | 185 | ||
| HFV6 Engine Package | 2,060 | ||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,855 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | 800 | |
| Premium Package | 700 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| Premium Mat Package | 154 | ||
| HFV6 Engine Package | 1,710 | ||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,753 | ||
| Sunroof | 664 | 664 | |
| Options (change) | 1,090 | 4,900 | 800 |
| Options (change) | 932 | 4,281 | 664 |
| Destination | 695 | 650 | 650 |
| Total Price | $17,780 | $26,735 | $28,545 |
| Total Invoice | $16,857 | $24,951 | $26,919 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,510 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,879 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 156hp I4 | 252hp V6 | 252hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/34 MPG | 17/26 MPG | 17/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 210, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/50-18 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $17,780 | $26,735 | $28,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,445 | -4,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $17,780 | $23,290 | $23,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $460 |
| Total Invoice | $16,857 | $24,951 | $26,919 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,215 | -4,522 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,857 | $21,736 | $22,397 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $661 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $570 | $4,015 | $5,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,445 | $4,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,215 | -4,522 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,707 lb. | 3,680 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.1 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% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT
| Premium Mat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 50% |
| HFV6 Engine Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| 225/50R18 tires | 400 | No |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 36% |
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1355 | 69% |
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