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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $18,190 $23,769 $25,859
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 1,000  
Leather Package 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 40    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning   395  
Navigation system   795 795
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 880  
Leather Package 870 880  
Cargo net 32    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning   348  
Navigation system   700 700
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 3,590 6,075 4,480
Options (change) 3,127 5,475 4,095
Destination 750 810 810
Total Price $23,440 $31,775 $32,655
Total Invoice $22,067 $30,054 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,528
Model Year201220132013
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$23,440$31,775$32,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$29,175$30,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230
Total Invoice$22,067$30,054$30,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,459-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$27,595$28,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,049

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220132013
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$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  
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,700$4,300$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,459-2,120

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

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