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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,715

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $26,857 $27,865 $33,435
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo mat 80    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Rear spoiler 364    
Cargo mat 73    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 3,420 5,200 400
Options (change) 3,112 4,713 333
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $32,715 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $30,844 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $435
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,715$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$32,740$33,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$30,844$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-3,019-3,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,844$30,409$31,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$913

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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$4,450$7,700$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,019-3,296

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested115023%
Total Not Requested385077%

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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