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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: $29,340

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,548

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $30,975
Base Invoice $21,561 $29,736
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Floor mats 120  
Cargo net 50 60
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 395
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Floor mats 98  
Cargo net 42 55
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 359
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 5,645 2,725
Options (change) 5,092 2,480
Destination 895 875
Total Price $29,340 $34,575
Total Invoice $27,548 $33,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,853
Model Year20172017
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,340$34,575
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,010$34,575
Total Invoice$27,548$33,091
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,238$33,091

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length163.0 in193.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height63.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,388 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested175046%
Total Not Requested207554%

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%

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