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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $15,995
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $14,955
Bodyside moldings 150    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850 700
Remote start     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Bodyside moldings 132    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748 625
Remote start     215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 1,100 950 1,350
Options (change) 968 836 1,200
Destination 720 720 650
Total Price $26,995 $28,625 $17,995
Total Invoice $25,604 $27,163 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,787
Model Year201020102008
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$26,995$28,625$17,995
Adjustments for Features-4,230-5,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,765$23,155$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0
Total Invoice$25,604$27,163$16,805
Adjustments for Features-4,012-5,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,592$21,972$16,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201020102008
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 
AC power outlet $100 
Sunshade, rear $125 
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 
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 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,350$6,590$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$5,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,012-5,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20102008
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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