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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: $11,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $26,670 $33,370
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Remote start 250    
Sunroof 700    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Remote start 215    
Sunroof 625    
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 1,350 2,045 2,270
Options (change) 1,200 1,861 2,066
Destination 580 925 925
Total Price $17,925 $29,640 $36,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,480
Model Year200620202020
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$17,925$29,640$36,565
Adjustments for Features0-5,385-8,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,925$24,255$27,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,660

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620202020
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,720$7,105$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,385$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-506-708

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062020
ModelSpectraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in111.4 in
Length176.4 in194.2 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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%

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