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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim+LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,195 $28,600
Base Invoice $14,590 $27,027
Special Edition Package 2,150  
Sunroof 800  
Special Edition Package 1,695  
Sunroof 700  
Options (change) 2,950 0
Options (change) 2,395 0
Destination 695 760
Total Price $18,840 $29,360
Total Invoice $17,680 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,249
Model Year20102012
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim+LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$18,840$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$26,340
Total Invoice$17,680$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-2,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$24,929

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim+LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,045$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,858

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in112.3 in
Length161.6 in191.8 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height63.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested117566%
Total Not Requested60034%

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