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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: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim!SportLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $25,605
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Sunroof   700 800
Leather seating surfaces 800 800  
Sunroof   600 664
Options (change) 900 1,600 800
Options (change) 800 1,400 664
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $28,545
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,709
Model Year201120112008
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim!SportLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$24,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112008
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim!SportLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,145$2,345$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,155

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
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.3,451 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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