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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: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLT2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $15,995
Base Invoice $22,296 $24,985 $27,027 $14,980
Sunroof 850 1,035   700
Power Convenience Package 675      
Remote start       250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sunroof 748 911   625
Power Convenience Package 594      
Remote start       215
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Options (change) 1,525 1,035 0 1,350
Options (change) 1,342 911 0 1,200
Destination 760 760 760 580
Total Price $25,755 $28,095 $29,360 $17,925
Total Invoice $24,398 $26,656 $27,787 $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: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,938
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLT2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$25,755$28,095$29,360$17,925
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,920-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,905$24,175$24,240$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$1,335$0
Total Invoice$24,398$26,656$27,787$16,760
Adjustments for Features-2,700-3,719-4,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,698$22,937$22,941$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,239$1,243$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLT2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$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$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,970$5,040$6,240$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$3,920$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,700-3,719-4,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in102.8 in
Length191.8 in176.4 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,416 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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