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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $27,095
Base Invoice $21,561 $25,605
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Tech Package 3,000  
Sunroof   800
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 98  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Tech Package 2,794  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 5,645 800
Options (change) 5,092 664
Destination 895 650
Total Price $29,340 $28,545
Total Invoice $27,548 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,807
Model Year20172008
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,340$28,545
Adjustments for Features-3,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$28,545
Total Invoice$27,548$26,919
Adjustments for Features-3,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,112$26,919

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,825$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length163.0 in191.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height63.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,680 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 !

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 seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85022%
Total Not Requested297578%

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