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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: $21,865

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,712

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForteMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $23,675
Base Invoice $18,380 $22,373
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 800
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio   325
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 664
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 1,790 1,125
Options (change) 1,557 934
Destination 775 650
Total Price $21,865 $25,450
Total Invoice $20,712 $23,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,963
Model Year20132007
ModelForteMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
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$21,865$25,450
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,865$25,150
Total Invoice$20,712$23,957
Adjustments for Features0-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,712$23,675

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132007
ModelForteMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
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 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132007
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 Weight2,849 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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