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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: $23,490

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,125

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!Maxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $23,465
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $22,175
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Remote start 425 425  
Floor mats 120 120  
Cargo net 50 50  
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Remote start 353 353  
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 42 42  
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 5,940 1,340 1,125
Options (change) 5,364 1,113 934
Destination 850 850 625
Total Price $26,190 $23,490 $25,215
Total Invoice $24,605 $22,125 $23,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,853
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!Maxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,190$23,490$25,215
Adjustments for Features-3,2250-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$23,490$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$24,605$22,125$23,734
Adjustments for Features-3,0300-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,575$22,125$23,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!Maxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,625$3,400$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0300-306

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length163.0 in187.8 in
Width70.9 in69.8 in
Height63.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested135038%
Total Not Requested225062%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

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