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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: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLTZSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $22,865 $15,995
Base Invoice $21,797 $21,608 $14,980
Sunroof 800 800 700
Remote start     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof 664 664 625
Remote start     215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 800 800 1,350
Options (change) 664 664 1,200
Destination 625 625 580
Total Price $24,490 $24,290 $17,925
Total Invoice $23,086 $22,897 $16,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,631
Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLTZSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$24,490$24,290$17,925
Adjustments for Features-3,920-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$21,660$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$23,086$22,897$16,760
Adjustments for Features-3,695-2,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,391$20,418$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,027$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLTZSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,590$3,300$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,920$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,695-2,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length188.3 in176.4 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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