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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: $18,000

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,800

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $7,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSpectraSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Remote start 250 250      
Alloy wheels 400        
Sunroof 750 750 850 1,035  
Power Convenience Package     675    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Remote start 215 215      
Alloy wheels 360        
Sunroof 675 675 748 911  
Power Convenience Package     594    
Options (change) 1,800 1,400 1,525 1,035 0
Options (change) 1,610 1,250 1,342 911 0
Destination 650 650 760 760 760
Total Price $18,000 $18,500 $25,755 $28,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $16,800 $17,280 $24,398 $26,656 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,472
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSpectraSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$18,000$18,500$25,755$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-425-3,300-4,620-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,000$18,075$22,455$23,475$23,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$1,020$1,335
Total Invoice$16,800$17,280$24,398$26,656$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-397-3,126-4,383-5,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,800$16,883$21,272$22,273$22,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0$1,001$1,243

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSpectraSpectraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
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 recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$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 alloy wheels   $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$770$1,195$4,070$5,390$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$3,300$4,620$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-3,126-4,383-5,272

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelSpectraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in112.3 in
Length177.2 in191.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,416 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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