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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: $24,285

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $10,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $10,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,900 $30,975
Base Invoice $18,985 $29,736
Premium Package 2,500  
Cargo mat 85  
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 395
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Premium Package 2,195  
Cargo mat 70  
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Universal garage door opener 280  
Cargo net 40 59
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 359
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 3,585 2,730
Options (change) 3,090 2,484
Destination 800 875
Total Price $24,285 $34,580
Total Invoice $22,875 $33,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,535
Model Year20132018
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,285$34,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,285$31,775
Total Invoice$22,875$33,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,875$30,410

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$3,150$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,685

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in111.4 in
Length162.2 in193.8 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height63.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.8 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		23.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft315.8 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 system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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