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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: $24,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,215

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $20,995
Base Invoice $21,797 $19,620
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Premium Package   2,200
2.7L V6   1,000
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Premium Package   1,960
2.7L V6   940
Options (change) 1,425 3,200
Options (change) 1,183 2,900
Destination 625 695
Total Price $25,115 $24,890
Total Invoice $23,605 $23,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,115$24,890
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$24,355
Total Invoice$23,605$23,215
Adjustments for Features0-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$22,716

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
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
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$1,990$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length188.3 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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