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Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelNiroNiroMalibu Classic
TrimEXTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $20,320
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $19,304
Floor mats 135 135  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Floor mats 108 108  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 135 135 2,220
Options (change) 108 108 1,843
Destination 940 940 650
Total Price $27,225 $33,075 $23,190
Total Invoice $25,891 $31,418 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $217
Model Year201820182008
ModelNiroNiroMalibu Classic
TrimEXTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,225$33,075$23,190
Adjustments for Features-3,450-9,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,775$23,175$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$25,891$31,418$21,797
Adjustments for Features-3,281-9,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,610$22,014$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$596$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelNiroNiroMalibu Classic
TrimEXTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,200$12,650$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$9,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,281-9,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelNiroMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.5 in188.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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