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Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,045

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,545

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRondoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $17,995 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Premium Package 1,200      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Premium Package 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 850      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 2,200 3,610 3,570 1,900
Options (change) 1,900 3,298 3,142 1,672
Destination 650 810 810 810
Total Price $22,045 $29,405 $29,270 $30,075
Total Invoice $20,545 $27,968 $27,721 $28,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,373
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRondoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$22,045$29,405$29,270$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-4,015-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,045$25,890$25,255$26,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$1,155
Total Invoice$20,545$27,968$27,721$28,341
Adjustments for Features0-3,343-3,803-3,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,545$24,625$23,918$24,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0$969

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRondoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$6,340$6,840$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$4,015$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,343-3,803-3,454

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelRondoMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length179.0 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 start150No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested186584%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
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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