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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $19,895
Base Invoice $19,304 $18,510
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175 200
Sunroof 800  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
2.7L V6   1,005
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145 160
Sunroof 664  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 2,020 3,155
Options (change) 1,677 2,740
Destination 650 675
Total Price $22,990 $23,725
Total Invoice $21,631 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,294
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$22,990$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,990$20,925
Total Invoice$21,631$21,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,631$19,337

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,325$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,588

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length188.3 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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