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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim!SportMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $23,465
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $22,175
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Sunroof   700 800
Satellite radio     325
Leather seating surfaces 800 800  
Sunroof   600 664
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 900 1,600 1,125
Options (change) 800 1,400 934
Destination 695 695 625
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $25,215
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $23,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,060
Model Year201120112006
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim!SportMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$20,090$20,790$25,215
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$23,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$23,734
Adjustments for Features0-189-1,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$22,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112006
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim!SportMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,445$2,645$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-1,619

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in112.3 in
Length161.6 in187.8 in
Width70.3 in69.8 in
Height63.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft341.0 ft3

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