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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: $32,670

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,928

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroNiroMalibu
TrimEXTouringHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $26,760
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 65
Cargo mat 95 95 80
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system     495
Door sill trim plates     85
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42 59
Cargo mat 78 78 73
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Navigation system     450
Door sill trim plates     77
Panoramic sunroof     1,047
Options (change) 5,580 280 5,360
Options (change) 5,145 228 4,876
Destination 940 940 875
Total Price $32,670 $33,220 $34,110
Total Invoice $30,928 $31,538 $32,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,069
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroNiroMalibu
TrimEXTouringHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionS6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/46 MPG51/46 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,670$33,220$34,110
Adjustments for Features-1,570-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,100$31,300$34,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,928$31,538$32,511
Adjustments for Features-1,486-1,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,442$29,715$32,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$273$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroNiroMalibu
TrimEXTouringHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,375$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,486-1,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelNiroMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length171.5 in193.8 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height60.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,106 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested402562%
Total Not Requested242538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested47576%
Total Not Requested15024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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