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Kia Seltos vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Seltos vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,825 Chevrolet Malibu LT | ||||
| Difference: $2,660 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Seltos | Seltos | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | SX | LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,390 | $27,990 | $21,185 | $27,095 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 130 | 130 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 295 | 295 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | 800 | 800 | |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,855 | |||
| Premium Mat Package | 185 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 150 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 0 | |||
| Floor mats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cargo net | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cargo mat | 0 | 0 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 664 | 664 | |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,753 | |||
| Premium Mat Package | 154 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 125 | |||
| Options (change) | 920 | 1,270 | 2,990 | 800 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 2,696 | 664 |
| Destination | 1,175 | 1,175 | 650 | 650 |
| Total Price | $27,485 | $30,435 | $24,825 | $28,545 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,559 | ||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Seltos | Seltos | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | SX | LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 146hp I4 | 175hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 252hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | S7 | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 400, 8 | ?, 6 | 210, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $27,485 | $30,435 | $24,825 | $28,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,500 | -9,525 | 0 | -1,675 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,985 | $20,910 | $24,825 | $26,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $75 | $0 | $0 | $2,045 |
Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Seltos | Seltos | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | SX | LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cyclist detection | $25 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle exit intervention | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | $150 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Speaker lights | $100 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,725 | $12,750 | $3,225 | $4,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,500 | $9,525 | $0 | $1,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -278 | -368 | 0 | -1,580 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2021 | 2008 |
| Model | Seltos | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 172.0 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,088 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.8 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts | 450 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1380 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 29% |
| Premium Mat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 80 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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