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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: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $25,859 $36,328 $41,320
Premium Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
Navigation system 795    
2.0L I4 2,335    
Cargo net   50 50
Premium Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
Navigation system 700    
2.0L I4 2,207    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 5,875 50 50
Options (change) 5,323 42 42
Destination 810 900 900
Total Price $34,050 $40,240 $45,640
Total Invoice $31,992 $37,270 $42,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,457
Model Year201320182018
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,050$40,240$45,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-6,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$36,115$39,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$31,992$37,270$42,262
Adjustments for Features0-3,821-5,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$33,449$36,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,919

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201320182018
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimLTZTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$8,375$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,821-5,894

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.4 in
Length191.5 in195.7 in
Width73.0 in73.6 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

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