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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: $22,395

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelRondoMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $17,995 $24,443 $26,762
Premium Package 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Rear spoiler 350 400 400
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Sunroof   1,000  
Premium Package 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 850    
Rear spoiler 300 352 352
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 2,550 3,775 2,250
Options (change) 2,200 3,322 1,980
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $22,395 $30,195 $31,395
Total Invoice $20,845 $28,590 $29,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,085
Model Year200820152015
ModelRondoMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$22,395$30,195$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,865-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$26,330$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$20,845$28,590$29,567
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,845$24,930$25,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820152015
ModelRondoMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$6,540$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,660-3,687

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
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 2LT

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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