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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: $16,270 Kia Forte LX | |||
| Difference: $11,520 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $15,950 Kia Forte LX | |||
| Difference: $10,354 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $15,400 | $25,175 | $26,955 |
| Base Invoice | $15,100 | $23,916 | $25,607 |
| Floor mats | 95 | ||
| HFV6 Engine Package | 1,795 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 100 | 100 | |
| 3.6L V6 | 1,595 | ||
| Floor mats | 75 | ||
| HFV6 Engine Package | 1,580 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 88 | 88 | |
| 3.6L V6 | 1,404 | ||
| Options (change) | 95 | 1,895 | 1,695 |
| Options (change) | 75 | 1,668 | 1,492 |
| Destination | 775 | 720 | 720 |
| Total Price | $16,270 | $27,790 | $29,370 |
| Total Invoice | $15,950 | $26,304 | $27,819 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,498 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 156hp I4 | 252hp V6 | 252hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/34 MPG | 17/26 MPG | 17/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 6 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/65-15 | 225/50-18 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $16,270 | $27,790 | $29,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,130 | -6,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $16,270 | $22,660 | $22,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $15 |
| Total Invoice | $15,950 | $26,304 | $27,819 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,856 | -6,341 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $15,950 | $21,448 | $21,478 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $30 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $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 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| 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 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $495 | $5,625 | $7,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,130 | $6,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,856 | -6,341 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 |
| 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 | 2,729 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
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
| HFV6 Engine Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| 225/50R18 tires | 400 | No |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 1000 | Yes |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 20% |
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