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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: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,734

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142007
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,675
Base Invoice $18,528 $22,373
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295  
Remote start 495  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244  
Remote start 410  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 3,855 1,125
Options (change) 3,406 934
Destination 800 650
Total Price $24,155 $25,450
Total Invoice $22,734 $23,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,035
Model Year20142007
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,155$25,450
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,230$25,450
Total Invoice$22,734$23,957
Adjustments for Features-1,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,922$23,957

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142007
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,975$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8120

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142007
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.3,297 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
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%

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