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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: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,800

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
TrimECOLT2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $23,610 $25,315 $27,790 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $24,777 $22,548 $24,176 $26,262 $14,540 $15,380
Sunroof 1,000   1,000   750 750
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175   1,175 1,900    
Crystal Red Premium Package   2,160        
Remote start         250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400 400
Alloy wheels         400  
Sunroof 880   880   675 675
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034   1,034 1,672    
Crystal Red Premium Package   1,901        
Remote start         215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360 360
Alloy wheels         360  
Options (change) 2,175 2,160 2,175 1,900 1,800 1,400
Options (change) 1,914 1,901 1,914 1,672 1,610 1,250
Destination 825 825 825 825 650 650
Total Price $28,945 $26,595 $28,315 $30,515 $18,000 $18,500
Total Invoice $27,516 $25,274 $26,915 $28,759 $16,800 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,941
Model Year201420142014201420092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
TrimECOLT2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$28,945$26,595$28,315$30,515$18,000$18,500
Adjustments for Features-5,495-4,770-5,620-7,2200-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,450$21,825$22,695$23,295$18,000$18,075
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$870$1,470$0$75
Total Invoice$27,516$25,274$26,915$28,759$16,800$17,280
Adjustments for Features-5,224-4,533-5,342-6,8050-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,292$20,741$21,573$21,954$16,800$16,883
Cost Above Minimum$1,551$0$832$1,213$0$83

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201420142014201420092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuSpectraSpectra
TrimECOLT2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated front seats   $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,115$5,390$6,240$7,840$620$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,495$4,770$5,620$7,220$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,224-4,533-5,342-6,8050-397

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20142009
ModelMalibuSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in102.8 in
Length191.5 in177.2 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Crystal Red Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special red0No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested136555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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