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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: $24,895

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,432

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $27,165
Base Invoice $18,993 $25,806
Premium Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
Cargo mat 95  
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium Package 2,717  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
Cargo mat 78  
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 4,055 2,445
Options (change) 3,589 2,152
Destination 850 760
Total Price $24,895 $30,370
Total Invoice $23,432 $28,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,380
Model Year20162011
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,895$30,370
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,795$30,370
Total Invoice$23,432$28,718
Adjustments for Features-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,338$28,718

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162011
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-940

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162011
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length179.5 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.1 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?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested122536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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