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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: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim!Sport2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $24,443 $26,762
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Sunroof   700 1,000  
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler     400 400
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Sunroof   600 880  
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Rear spoiler     352 352
Options (change) 900 1,600 3,775 2,250
Options (change) 800 1,400 3,322 1,980
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $30,195 $31,395
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $28,590 $29,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,776
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim!Sport2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,090$20,790$30,195$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,970-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$26,225$27,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,150
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$28,590$29,567
Adjustments for Features0-189-3,759-3,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$24,831$25,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$950

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim!Sport2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,745$1,945$5,715$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,970$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-3,759-3,786

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
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
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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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