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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: $10,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim!SportLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Sunroof   700      
Sport Package     795    
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     995   995
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270  
Navigation system         495
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Leather seating surfaces 800 800      
Sunroof   600      
Sport Package     723    
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     905   905
Panoramic sunroof     1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066  
Navigation system         450
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 900 1,600 4,335 2,270 5,230
Options (change) 800 1,400 3,943 2,066 4,757
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $30,335 $34,120 $33,980
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $28,938 $32,677 $32,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,153
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim!SportLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$20,090$20,790$30,335$34,120$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,910-5,475-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$26,425$28,645$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$2,220$1,270
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$28,938$32,677$32,392
Adjustments for Features0-189-3,730-5,243-5,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$25,208$27,434$26,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$2,226$1,193

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim!SportLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
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
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals$75$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,170$3,370$7,080$8,645$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,910$5,475$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-3,730-5,243-5,991

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112017
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in111.4 in
Length161.6 in193.8 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height63.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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