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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,055

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $8,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimEXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $22,762 $26,857
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Alloy wheels 400      
Remote start 250 250    
Rear spoiler 375   400 400
Sunroof 750 750    
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000    
Style & Technology Package     2,750  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Alloy wheels 360      
Remote start 215 215    
Rear spoiler 325   364 364
Sunroof 675 675    
4-speed automatic 930 930    
Style & Technology Package     2,502  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Options (change) 3,175 2,400 3,150 2,250
Options (change) 2,865 2,180 2,866 2,048
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $19,375 $19,500 $27,860 $31,545
Total Invoice $18,055 $18,210 $26,503 $29,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,655
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimEXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$19,375$19,500$27,860$31,545
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,045-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,375$19,275$23,815$25,050
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$1,235
Total Invoice$18,055$18,210$26,503$29,780
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,848-6,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,055$18,000$22,655$23,648
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$993

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSpectraSpectraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimEXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$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
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,420$1,645$5,465$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,045$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,848-6,132

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelSpectraMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in107.8 in
Length177.2 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT

Style & Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special white0No
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 start150Yes
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested136555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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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