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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: $29,400

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $7,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelSoulMalibu
TrimTurboPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,650 $30,975
Cargo mat 120  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 70 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 395
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo mat 0  
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 59
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 359
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 575 4,920
Options (change) 0 4,476
Destination 1,175 875
Total Price $29,400 $36,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,190
Model Year20212018
ModelSoulMalibu
TrimTurboPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,400$36,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,400$34,965

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212018
ModelSoulMalibu
TrimTurboPremier
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,200$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,722

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212018
ModelSoulMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in111.4 in
Length165.2 in193.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height63.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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