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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $25,859 $33,739 $40,805
Navigation system 795    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
Premium Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
2.0L I4 2,335    
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 700    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
Premium Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
2.0L I4 2,207    
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 5,875 50 50
Options (change) 5,323 40 40
Destination 810 850 850
Total Price $34,050 $36,890 $44,990
Total Invoice $31,992 $34,629 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,492
Model Year201320162016
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,050$36,890$44,990
Adjustments for Features-9100-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,140$36,890$40,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,535
Total Invoice$31,992$34,629$41,695
Adjustments for Features-8550-4,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,137$34,629$37,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,835

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201320162016
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
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,725$4,815$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-8550-4,231

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132016
ModelMalibuCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.0 in
Length191.5 in195.5 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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