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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: $37,615

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,962

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920152015
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimPremierPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,820 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $30,611 $32,407 $40,488
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Technology Package   3,300  
Luxury Package   2,100  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Cargo net 59 40 40
Technology Package   2,994  
Luxury Package   1,908  
Options (change) 4,920 5,450 50
Options (change) 4,476 4,942 40
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $37,615 $41,175 $44,675
Total Invoice $35,962 $38,174 $41,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,182
Model Year201920152015
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimPremierPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,615$41,175$44,675
Adjustments for Features-1,0150-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,600$41,175$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$35,962$38,174$41,353
Adjustments for Features-9700-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,992$38,174$40,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,253

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201920152015
ModelMalibuCadenzaCadenza
TrimPremierPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,630$4,615$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-9700-926

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20192015
ModelMalibuCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.0 in
Length194.2 in195.5 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested102558%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested41526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested129042%

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