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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: $29,735

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,875

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $28,320
Base Invoice $21,561 $26,762
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Remote start 425  
Rear spoiler 395 400
Cargo net 50  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 98  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Remote start 353  
Rear spoiler 327 352
Cargo net 42  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 6,040 6,245
Options (change) 5,419 5,636
Destination 895 825
Total Price $29,735 $35,390
Total Invoice $27,875 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,301
Model Year20172015
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,735$35,390
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,735$35,340
Total Invoice$27,875$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,875$33,176

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelSoulMalibu
Trim!LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.8 in
Length163.0 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height63.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,635 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
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 seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested295077%
Total Not Requested87523%

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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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