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Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelNiroMalibu
TrimTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,098 $27,027
Floor mats 130  
Cargo mat 95  
Floor mats 104  
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 225 0
Options (change) 182 0
Destination 895 760
Total Price $30,770 $29,360
Total Invoice $29,175 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,334
Model Year20172012
ModelNiroMalibu
TrimTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/46 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,770$29,360
Adjustments for Features-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,845$29,360
Total Invoice$29,175$27,787
Adjustments for Features-3,7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,453$27,787

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelNiroMalibu
TrimTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,575$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelNiroMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length171.5 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,106 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft315.1 ft3

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