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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSpectra
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $15,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $14,955
Remote start 190 250
Rear spoiler 175  
Sunroof 800 700
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Remote start 158 215
Rear spoiler 145  
Sunroof 664 625
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360
Options (change) 1,165 1,350
Options (change) 967 1,200
Destination 650 650
Total Price $22,135 $17,995
Total Invoice $20,921 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,558
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSpectra
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-16
Total Price$22,135$17,995
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,545$17,995
Total Invoice$20,921$16,805
Adjustments for Features-5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,363$16,805

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSpectra
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length188.3 in177.2 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.2 ft3

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