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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320202020
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $26,670 $33,370
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 65 65
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 59 59
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 3,590 2,110 2,335
Options (change) 3,127 1,920 2,125
Destination 775 925 925
Total Price $23,665 $29,705 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,521
Model Year201320202020
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$23,665$29,705$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-255-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$29,450$33,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,710

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320202020
ModelForteMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,130$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-289

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132020
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length178.3 in194.2 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.7 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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%
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 LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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