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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $20,690
Base Invoice $26,857 $19,255
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495 1,200
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450 1,075
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 2,345 3,470
Options (change) 2,134 3,100
Destination 875 675
Total Price $31,640 $24,835
Total Invoice $29,866 $23,030

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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: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,533
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$31,640$24,835
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,200$24,835
Total Invoice$29,866$23,030
Adjustments for Features-2,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,563$23,030

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,815$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3030

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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 Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.1 in
Length191.5 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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