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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: $24,685

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,276

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Maxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,800 $23,265
Base Invoice $21,561 $21,986
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 120  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Satellite radio   325
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Rear spoiler 327  
Floor mats 98  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Satellite radio   293
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 990 1,020
Options (change) 820 870
Destination 895 625
Total Price $24,685 $24,910
Total Invoice $23,276 $23,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,492
Model Year20172006
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Maxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$24,685$24,910
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,320$24,910
Total Invoice$23,276$23,481
Adjustments for Features-1,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,989$23,481

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!Maxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length163.0 in187.8 in
Width70.9 in69.8 in
Height63.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,476 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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