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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,300 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $3,740 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $3,920 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LTZ | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,420 | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 |
| Base Invoice | $26,857 | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,850 | ||||
| Navigation system | 495 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Premium Technology Package | 5,350 | ||||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,684 | ||||
| Navigation system | 450 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | |
| Rear spoiler | 364 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | ||
| Premium Technology Package | 4,780 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,745 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 5,350 |
| Options (change) | 2,498 | 3,885 | 3,885 | 3,885 | 4,780 |
| Destination | 875 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $32,040 | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 | $31,800 |
| Total Invoice | $30,230 | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 | $29,550 |
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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: $3,125 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,340 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LTZ | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 202hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $32,040 | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 | $31,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | -615 | 0 | 0 | -625 | -825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,425 | $28,300 | $30,200 | $30,975 | $30,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Total Invoice | $30,230 | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 | $29,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | -580 | 0 | 0 | -581 | -767 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,650 | $26,310 | $28,090 | $28,814 | $28,783 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,780 | $2,504 | $2,473 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LTZ | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,915 | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,925 | $6,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $615 | $0 | $0 | $625 | $825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -580 | 0 | 0 | -581 | -767 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,394 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2480 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2480 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 2380 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 215/55HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 4480 | 69% |
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