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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: $26,495

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,860

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $7,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim+!PremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $29,736 $26,760
Primo Package 2,800      
Audio Package 1,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 120 120    
Cargo net 50 50 60 60
Remote start 425 425    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 395 395
Interior ambient lighting 450 450    
Premium Package   4,400    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Convenience and Technology Package       995
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Leather Package       1,395
Navigation system       495
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Primo Package 2,594      
Audio Package 1,657      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 100 100    
Cargo net 42 42 55 55
Remote start 353 353    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208 359 359
Interior ambient lighting 374 374    
Premium Package   4,052    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Convenience and Technology Package       905
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Leather Package       1,269
Navigation system       450
Panoramic sunroof       1,046
Options (change) 6,245 6,045 2,725 5,685
Options (change) 5,619 5,420 2,480 5,171
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $26,495 $28,195 $34,575 $34,435
Total Invoice $24,860 $26,432 $33,091 $32,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,060
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim+!PremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$26,495$28,195$34,575$34,435
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,070-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,495$27,645$33,505$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$1,050$0
Total Invoice$24,860$26,432$33,091$32,806
Adjustments for Features0-516-1,024-1,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,860$25,916$32,067$30,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,056$1,147$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelSoulSoulMalibuMalibu
Trim+!PremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning $200 $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,650$4,170$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,070$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-516-1,024-1,886

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162017
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length163.0 in193.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height63.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
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 seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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