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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: $23,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,823

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $22,865
Base Invoice $20,130 $21,608
Cargo net 50  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495  
Satellite radio   325
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Cargo net 42  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410  
Satellite radio   270
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 965 1,020
Options (change) 798 847
Destination 895 625
Total Price $23,160 $24,510
Total Invoice $21,823 $23,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year20172006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,160$24,510
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,070$24,510
Total Invoice$21,823$23,080
Adjustments for Features-1,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,854$23,080

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$4,675$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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