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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,345

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,615

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $4,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuRondo
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,880 $21,295
Base Invoice $25,402 $19,965
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   2,400
2.7L V6   1,000
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Premium Package   2,100
2.7L V6   900
Options (change) 2,395 3,400
Options (change) 1,988 3,000
Destination 670 650
Total Price $29,945 $25,345
Total Invoice $28,060 $23,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,681
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuRondo
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$29,945$25,345
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$25,345
Total Invoice$28,060$23,615
Adjustments for Features-7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,296$23,615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuRondo
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,630$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7640

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuRondo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in179.0 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,443 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.131.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.174.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rondo specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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