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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: $25,735

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,176

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $27,365
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $25,859
UVO e-Services Package 500    
Primo Package 3,000    
Audio Package 1,400    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50  
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Remote start 425 425  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Navigation system     795
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
UVO e-Services Package 465    
Primo Package 2,740    
Audio Package 1,292    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo net 42 42  
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Remote start 353 353  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208  
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Navigation system     700
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Options (change) 6,540 6,740 4,090
Options (change) 5,858 6,064 3,600
Destination 795 795 810
Total Price $25,735 $28,035 $32,265
Total Invoice $24,176 $26,380 $30,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,202
Model Year201420142013
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,735$28,035$32,265
Adjustments for Features0-600-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,735$27,435$31,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$24,176$26,380$30,269
Adjustments for Features0-565-891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,176$25,815$29,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142013
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,850$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565-891

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142013
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.8 in
Length163.0 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height63.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested192552%
Total Not Requested180048%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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