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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,580

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,115

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelSoulMalibu Limited
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,900 $28,420
Base Invoice $18,985 $26,857
Premium Package 2,500  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo mat 85 80
Rear spoiler 295 400
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Cargo net 50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Premium Package 2,195  
Universal garage door opener 280  
Cargo mat 70 73
Rear spoiler 240 364
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Cargo net 40  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 3,880 2,825
Options (change) 3,330 2,571
Destination 800 875
Total Price $24,580 $32,120
Total Invoice $23,115 $30,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,561
Model Year20132016
ModelSoulMalibu Limited
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$24,580$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$30,395
Total Invoice$23,115$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,115$28,676

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelSoulMalibu Limited
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,627

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelSoulMalibu Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.8 in
Length162.2 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height63.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200088%
Total Not Requested27512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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