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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: $7,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,545

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRondoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $17,995 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Premium Package 1,200      
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Navigation system       495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Leather seating surfaces 850      
Premium Package 1,050      
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Navigation system       450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 2,200 3,590 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 1,900 3,266 2,066 4,667
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $22,045 $29,590 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $20,545 $28,261 $32,677 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,082
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRondoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6T9CVT
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)225/50-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$22,045$29,590$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,805-5,570-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,045$25,785$28,550$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,765$1,715
Total Invoice$20,545$28,261$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-3,634-5,334-6,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,545$24,627$27,343$26,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,716$1,592

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRondoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$7,705$9,470$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805$5,570$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,634-5,334-6,083

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelRondoMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length179.0 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft315.8 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 LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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