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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,857 $17,605
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400 220
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Rear spoiler 364 169
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 2,250 3,400
Options (change) 2,048 2,854
Destination 875 590
Total Price $31,545 $23,090
Total Invoice $29,780 $21,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,516
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$31,545$23,090
Adjustments for Features-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,080$23,090
Total Invoice$29,780$21,049
Adjustments for Features-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,565$21,049

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,690$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2150

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in185.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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