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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: $19,325

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,310

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim+2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,300 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $15,650 $24,443 $26,762
Sunroof 800 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 95    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Cargo mat 85 80 80
Rear spoiler 295 400 400
Cargo net 50    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Sunroof 700 880  
Universal garage door opener 280    
Floor mats 75    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Cargo mat 70 70 70
Rear spoiler 240 352 352
Cargo net 40    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 2,275 4,140 2,640
Options (change) 1,910 3,758 2,463
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $19,325 $30,560 $31,785
Total Invoice $18,310 $29,026 $30,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,557
Model Year201220152015
ModelSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim+2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$19,325$30,560$31,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,325$27,310$27,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$18,310$29,026$30,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,087-4,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,310$25,939$25,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$72$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220152015
ModelSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim+2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$4,300$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,087-4,183

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.8 in
Length162.2 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height63.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.3,635 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
23.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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