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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: $10,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelSoulMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim+Eco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,195 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $14,590 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Special Edition Package 2,150      
Sunroof 800 1,000 1,000  
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Special Edition Package 1,695      
Sunroof 700 880 880  
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 2,950 3,610 3,570 1,900
Options (change) 2,395 3,298 3,142 1,672
Destination 695 810 810 810
Total Price $18,840 $29,405 $29,270 $30,075
Total Invoice $17,680 $27,968 $27,721 $28,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,452
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelSoulMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim+Eco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$18,840$29,405$29,270$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,345-4,845-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$25,060$24,425$25,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$1,155
Total Invoice$17,680$27,968$27,721$28,341
Adjustments for Features0-4,133-4,589-4,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$23,835$23,132$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$703$0$973

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelSoulMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim+Eco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside graphics$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,120$5,465$5,965$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345$4,845$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,133-4,589-4,236

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.8 in
Length161.6 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height63.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,394 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
19.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft316.3 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested201591%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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