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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: $29,075

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120112011
ModelSoulMalibuMalibu
TrimTurbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,650 $25,385 $27,165
Floor mats 135    
Cargo mat 120    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Premium Mat Package   185  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof   850 850
3.6L V6     1,595
Floor mats 0    
Cargo mat 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Premium Mat Package   163  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof   748 748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 505 2,930 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,579 2,240
Destination 1,175 760 760
Total Price $29,330 $29,075 $30,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,519
Model Year202120112011
ModelSoulMalibuMalibu
TrimTurbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,330$29,075$30,470
Adjustments for Features-6,0000-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,330$29,075$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202120112011
ModelSoulMalibuMalibu
TrimTurbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Speaker lights$100  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,350$3,350$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,000$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2400-1,134

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212011
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length165.2 in191.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height63.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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