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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: $18,000

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,800

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $14,540 $15,380
Bodyside moldings 150      
Sunroof 800 800 750 750
Remote start     250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
CD changer, in-dash       300
Bodyside moldings 125      
Sunroof 664 664 675 675
Remote start     215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
CD changer, in-dash       270
Options (change) 950 800 1,800 1,700
Options (change) 789 664 1,610 1,520
Destination 670 670 650 650
Total Price $26,325 $28,350 $18,000 $18,800
Total Invoice $24,805 $26,736 $16,800 $17,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,901
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$26,325$28,350$18,000$18,800
Adjustments for Features-4,355-5,8350-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,970$22,515$18,000$18,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0$175
Total Invoice$24,805$26,736$16,800$17,550
Adjustments for Features-4,104-5,5030-583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,701$21,233$16,800$16,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0$167

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,455$620$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$5,835$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,104-5,5030-583

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in102.8 in
Length191.8 in177.2 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.2 ft3

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