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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: $29,590

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,682

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $28,320
Base Invoice $20,162 $26,762
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Package 4,400 1,000
Umber Package 1,000  
Remote start 425  
Rear spoiler 395 400
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Floor mats 120  
Cargo net 50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   890
Navigation system   495
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Package 4,052 880
Umber Package 923  
Remote start 353  
Rear spoiler 327 352
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 42  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Advanced Safety Package   783
Navigation system   436
Options (change) 7,440 4,635
Options (change) 6,670 4,079
Destination 850 825
Total Price $29,590 $33,780
Total Invoice $27,682 $31,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,468
Model Year20162015
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,590$33,780
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$33,230
Total Invoice$27,682$31,666
Adjustments for Features0-516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,682$31,150

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
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
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-516

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
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 Weight2,837 lb.3,393 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested175042%
Total Not Requested237558%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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