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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $10,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
TrimLTPremierHybridEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $14,540 $15,380
Sport Package 795        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150        
Convenience and Technology Package 895        
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270      
Remote start     325 250 250
Rear spoiler       375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Alloy wheels       400  
Sunroof       750 750
Sport Package 723        
Panoramic sunroof 1,047        
Convenience and Technology Package 814        
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066      
Remote start     296 215 215
Rear spoiler       325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360 360
Alloy wheels       360  
Sunroof       675 675
Options (change) 2,840 2,270 325 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 2,584 2,066 296 1,935 1,250
Destination 875 875 875 650 650
Total Price $28,840 $34,120 $29,075 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $27,579 $32,677 $27,931 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,025
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
TrimLTPremierHybridEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$28,840$34,120$29,075$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-5,735-8,750-3,8850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,105$25,370$25,190$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,265$2,085$100$0
Total Invoice$27,579$32,677$27,931$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-5,484-8,380-3,7320-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,095$24,297$24,199$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,202$2,104$55$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
TrimLTPremierHybridEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,730$10,745$5,880$1,995$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$8,750$3,885$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,484-8,380-3,7320-210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.8 in
Length193.8 in177.2 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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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