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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: $22,945

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $8,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,515

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRondoMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,295 $28,600
Base Invoice $19,965 $27,027
2.7L V6 1,000  
3.6L V6   1,600
2.7L V6 900  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,000 1,600
Options (change) 900 1,512
Destination 650 760
Total Price $22,945 $30,960
Total Invoice $21,515 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,655
Model Year20092012
ModelRondoMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine192hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,945$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,945$28,710
Total Invoice$21,515$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-2,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,515$27,170

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelRondoMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,115$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelRondoMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length179.0 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.0 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rondo vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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