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Kia Stinger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Stinger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,375

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,728

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelStingerStingerStingerMalibu
TrimPremiumGT1GT2Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $43,250 $49,200 $30,975
Base Invoice $34,800 $40,570 $46,150 $29,736
Advance Driver Assistance System Package 2,000 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50 50 65
Cargo mat 125 125 125  
Remote start 495 495 495  
Door sill trim plates 130      
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Advance Driver Assistance System Package 1,826 1,826    
Cargo net 42 42 42 59
Cargo mat 99 99 99  
Remote start 410 410 410  
Door sill trim plates 104      
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Options (change) 2,800 2,670 670 4,525
Options (change) 2,481 2,377 551 4,117
Destination 900 900 900 875
Total Price $40,800 $46,820 $50,770 $36,375
Total Invoice $38,181 $43,847 $47,601 $34,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,037
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelStingerStingerStingerMalibu
TrimPremiumGT1GT2Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15720, 15720, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$40,800$46,820$50,770$36,375
Adjustments for Features-445-1,595-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,355$45,225$47,250$36,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$6,895$0
Total Invoice$38,181$43,847$47,601$34,728
Adjustments for Features-416-1,494-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,765$42,353$44,301$34,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,588$6,536$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelStingerStingerStingerMalibu
TrimPremiumGT1GT2Premier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator   $25
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,550$8,475$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$1,595$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-416-1,494-3,3000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelStingerMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in111.4 in
Length190.2 in193.8 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height55.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Stinger Premium

Advance Driver Assistance System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested225090%
Total Not Requested25010%

Option Package Details
Kia Stinger GT1

Advance Driver Assistance System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested225090%
Total Not Requested25010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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