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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,739 $40,805
3.6L V6 1,600    
3.6L V6 1,512    
Options (change) 1,600 0 0
Options (change) 1,512 0 0
Destination 760 850 850
Total Price $30,960 $36,840 $44,940
Total Invoice $29,299 $34,589 $41,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,896
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,960$36,840$44,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-7,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$34,290$37,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,535
Total Invoice$29,299$34,589$41,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,394-6,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$32,195$35,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,865

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
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
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$6,525$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394-6,595

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.0 in
Length191.8 in195.5 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 ft3

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