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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $23,470 $23,675
Base Invoice $14,980 $22,179 $22,373
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Remote start 250    
Sunroof 700 800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Remote start 215    
Sunroof 625 664 664
Options (change) 1,350 800 800
Options (change) 1,200 664 664
Destination 580 650 650
Total Price $17,925 $24,920 $25,125
Total Invoice $16,760 $23,493 $23,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,231
Model Year200620072007
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4240hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$17,925$24,920$25,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,925$22,290$21,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,085$0
Total Invoice$16,760$23,493$23,687
Adjustments for Features0-2,479-3,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,760$21,014$19,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,023$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620072007
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$670$3,300$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,479-3,696

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
ModelSpectraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in188.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.4 ft3

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