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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: $27,705

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $27,365
Base Invoice $20,130 $25,859
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Forward collision warning   395
Premium Package   1,000
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Forward collision warning   348
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 5,510 5,875
Options (change) 4,964 5,323
Destination 895 810
Total Price $27,705 $34,050
Total Invoice $25,989 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,886
Model Year20172013
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$27,705$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,705$33,925
Total Invoice$25,989$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,989$31,875

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172013
ModelForteMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172013
ModelForteMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested330069%
Total Not Requested147531%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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