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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: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555
Base Invoice $14,980 $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700 800 800 800 800
Remote start 250        
Bodyside moldings   150 150   150
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625 664 664 664 664
Remote start 215        
Bodyside moldings   125 125   125
Options (change) 1,350 950 950 800 950
Options (change) 1,200 789 789 664 789
Destination 580 670 670 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $17,925 $24,125 $26,325 $28,350 $25,875
Total Invoice $16,760 $22,726 $24,805 $26,736 $24,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,342
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$17,925$24,125$26,325$28,350$25,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-3,930-5,410-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,925$22,525$22,395$22,940$23,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0$545$1,330
Total Invoice$16,760$22,726$24,805$26,736$24,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,507-3,703-5,102-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,760$21,219$21,102$21,634$22,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0$532$1,186

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800  $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 $75
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights$125  $125 
Heated mirrors$25  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,470$3,070$5,400$6,880$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$3,930$5,410$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,507-3,703-5,102-2,020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelSpectraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in112.3 in
Length176.4 in191.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.1 ft3

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