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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: $23,395

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,047

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $27,027
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Floor mats 120 120  
Remote start 425 425  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
3.6L V6     1,600
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Floor mats 100 100  
Remote start 353 353  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 6,195 1,245 1,600
Options (change) 5,577 1,035 1,512
Destination 850 850 760
Total Price $26,445 $23,395 $30,960
Total Invoice $24,818 $22,047 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,735
Model Year201620162012
ModelSoulSoulMalibu
Trim+!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,445$23,395$30,960
Adjustments for Features-3,3250-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,120$23,395$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$24,818$22,047$29,299
Adjustments for Features-3,1200-866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,698$22,047$28,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$349$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162012
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  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, 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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,025$2,700$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1200-866

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length163.0 in191.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height63.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested205057%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

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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