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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: $27,420

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,052

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelNiroNiroMalibu
TrimEXTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $26,955
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $25,607
Floor mats 135 135  
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo mat 95 95  
Sunroof     850
Floor mats 108 108  
Door sill trim plates 83    
Cargo mat 78 78  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 330 230 850
Options (change) 269 186 748
Destination 940 940 720
Total Price $27,420 $33,170 $28,525
Total Invoice $26,052 $31,496 $27,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year201820182010
ModelNiroNiroMalibu
TrimEXTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,420$33,170$28,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,350-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$26,820$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$26,052$31,496$27,075
Adjustments for Features0-6,030-261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,052$25,466$26,814
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182010
ModelNiroNiroMalibu
TrimEXTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$11,625$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,030-261

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,107 lb.3,451 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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