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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $25,945 $23,610 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $14,955 $24,777 $22,548 $24,176 $26,262
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Remote start 250        
Sunroof 700 1,000   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175   1,175 1,900
Crystal Red Premium Package     2,160    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Remote start 215        
Sunroof 625 880   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034   1,034 1,672
Crystal Red Premium Package     1,901    
Options (change) 1,350 2,175 2,160 2,175 1,900
Options (change) 1,200 1,914 1,901 1,914 1,672
Destination 650 825 825 825 825
Total Price $17,995 $28,945 $26,595 $28,315 $30,515
Total Invoice $16,805 $27,516 $25,274 $26,915 $28,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,340
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$17,995$28,945$26,595$28,315$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-4,345-5,195-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,995$23,875$22,250$23,120$23,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$870$1,470
Total Invoice$16,805$27,516$25,274$26,915$28,759
Adjustments for Features0-4,820-4,129-4,938-6,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,805$22,696$21,145$21,977$22,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,551$0$832$1,210

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$1,045$6,115$5,390$6,240$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$4,345$5,195$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,820-4,129-4,938-6,404

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082014
ModelSpectraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in107.8 in
Length177.2 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,394 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 ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Crystal Red Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special red0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested136555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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