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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,797 $17,605
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 1,100 2,475
Options (change) 913 2,122
Destination 625 590
Total Price $24,790 $22,165
Total Invoice $23,335 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/60-15
Total Price$24,790$22,165
Adjustments for Features-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,450$22,165
Total Invoice$23,335$20,317
Adjustments for Features-1,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,074$20,317

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,465$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in185.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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