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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: $24,155

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,734

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $22,865
Base Invoice $18,528 $21,608
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Cargo net 50  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Cargo net 42  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 3,855 1,820
Options (change) 3,406 1,511
Destination 800 625
Total Price $24,155 $25,310
Total Invoice $22,734 $23,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,848
Model Year20142006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,155$25,310
Adjustments for Features-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$25,310
Total Invoice$22,734$23,744
Adjustments for Features-2,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,896$23,744

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8380

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142006
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested115032%
Total Not Requested247568%

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