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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $19,395
Base Invoice $21,797 $18,045
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800 800
Convenience Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   600
Rear spoiler   200
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664 715
Convenience Package   625
Leather seating surfaces   535
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 1,100 2,300
Options (change) 913 2,035
Destination 625 640
Total Price $24,790 $22,335
Total Invoice $23,335 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,366
Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$24,790$22,335
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,525$22,335
Total Invoice$23,335$20,720
Adjustments for Features-2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,086$20,720

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
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$2,290$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length188.3 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%

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