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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: $23,885

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,500

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,600 $26,955
Base Invoice $18,700 $25,607
Premium Package 2,500  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Cargo mat 85  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium Package 2,195  
Universal garage door opener 280  
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Cargo mat 70  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200  
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,535 2,445
Options (change) 3,050 2,152
Destination 750 720
Total Price $23,885 $30,120
Total Invoice $22,500 $28,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,379
Model Year20122010
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$23,885$30,120
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,460$30,120
Total Invoice$22,500$28,479
Adjustments for Features-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,100$28,479

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122010
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4000

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122010
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in112.3 in
Length162.2 in191.8 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height63.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,680 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		23.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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