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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,857 $18,510
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400 200
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Rear spoiler 364 160
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 2,250 4,555
Options (change) 2,048 3,990
Destination 875 675
Total Price $31,545 $25,125
Total Invoice $29,780 $23,175

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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: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,467
Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$31,545$25,125
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,280$25,125
Total Invoice$29,780$23,175
Adjustments for Features-2,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,642$23,175

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$4,065$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1380

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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 Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.1 in
Length191.5 in186.4 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.8 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
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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