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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: $23,260

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,906

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,130 $27,027
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495  
Cargo mat 95  
3.6L V6   1,600
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410  
Cargo mat 78  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,065 1,600
Options (change) 881 1,512
Destination 895 760
Total Price $23,260 $30,960
Total Invoice $21,906 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,210
Model Year20172012
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,260$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,260$29,710
Total Invoice$21,906$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,906$28,116

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length179.5 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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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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