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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: $21,180 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $9,595 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $9,111 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | SX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,495 | $25,315 | $27,790 |
| Base Invoice | $16,660 | $24,176 | $26,262 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | 1,000 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,175 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,535 | 2,160 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | 880 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 950 | ||
| Leather Package | 880 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,034 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,466 | 2,041 | |
| Options (change) | 2,990 | 4,710 | 2,160 |
| Options (change) | 2,662 | 4,260 | 2,041 |
| Destination | 695 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $21,180 | $30,850 | $30,775 |
| Total Invoice | $20,017 | $29,261 | $29,128 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,323 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | SX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 259hp I4 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/31 MPG | 21/30 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/50-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $21,180 | $30,850 | $30,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,080 | -2,705 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,180 | $27,770 | $28,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Total Invoice | $20,017 | $29,261 | $29,128 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,921 | -2,560 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,017 | $26,340 | $26,568 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $228 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | SX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,545 | $4,625 | $4,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,080 | $2,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,921 | -2,560 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu |
| 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 | 2,868 lb. | 3,635 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
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 29% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 290 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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