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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: $10,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $14,955 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Remote start 250     325
Sunroof 700      
Sport Package   795    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Remote start 215     296
Sunroof 625      
Sport Package   723    
Panoramic sunroof   1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Options (change) 1,350 2,840 2,270 325
Options (change) 1,200 2,584 2,066 296
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $17,995 $28,840 $34,120 $29,075
Total Invoice $16,805 $27,579 $32,677 $27,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,505
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$17,995$28,840$34,120$29,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,510-8,525-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,995$23,330$25,595$25,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,265$2,085
Total Invoice$16,805$27,579$32,677$27,931
Adjustments for Features0-5,269-8,164-3,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,805$22,310$24,513$24,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,203$2,105

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,220$7,730$10,745$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,510$8,525$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,269-8,164-3,516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelSpectraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in111.4 in
Length177.2 in193.8 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,087 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 in42.0 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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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