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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,615

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $29,683 $27,865 $33,435
Panoramic sunroof 1,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,156    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178    
Cargo net 55 42 42
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 3,820 5,200 400
Options (change) 3,476 4,713 333
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $35,615 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $34,034 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $694
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,615$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-95-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$35,895$36,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$34,034$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-88-367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,034$33,340$34,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,180$4,275$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-88-367

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length193.8 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested410082%
Total Not Requested90018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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