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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: $16,045

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $13,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,725

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $14,900 $24,985 $27,027
Floor mats 95    
3LT Equipment Group   2,000  
3.6L V6     1,600
Floor mats 75    
3LT Equipment Group   1,900  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 95 2,000 1,600
Options (change) 75 1,900 1,512
Destination 750 760 760
Total Price $16,045 $29,060 $30,960
Total Invoice $15,725 $27,645 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,694
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$16,045$29,060$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-5,420-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,045$23,640$23,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$15,725$27,645$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-5,156-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,725$22,489$22,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122012
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimLX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Manual remote mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
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  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$470$5,890$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,420$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,156-6,880

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.3 in
Length178.3 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested69041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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