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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: $18,020

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,815

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $15,995
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $14,955
Bodyside moldings 150    
Sunroof 800 800 700
CD changer, in-dash     300
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Bodyside moldings 125    
Sunroof 664 664 625
CD changer, in-dash     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 950 800 1,400
Options (change) 789 664 1,235
Destination 670 670 625
Total Price $26,325 $28,350 $18,020
Total Invoice $24,805 $26,736 $16,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,499
Model Year200920092007
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$26,325$28,350$18,020
Adjustments for Features-3,705-5,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,620$23,165$18,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$24,805$26,736$16,815
Adjustments for Features-3,491-4,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,314$21,846$16,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200920092007
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$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  
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
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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$4,725$6,205$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$5,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,491-4,8900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20092007
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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