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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: $11,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $15,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Remote start     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Remote start     215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 2,045 2,270 1,350
Options (change) 1,861 2,066 1,200
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $29,840 $36,765 $17,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,457
Model Year202120212008
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19205/50-16
Total Price$29,840$36,765$17,995
Adjustments for Features-5,310-8,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$28,240$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year202120212008
ModelMalibuMalibuSpectra
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,305$10,520$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$8,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-508-7100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20212008
ModelMalibuSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.8 in
Length194.2 in177.2 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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