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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: $24,615

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,167

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $2,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimSSEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $21,608 $23,080 $24,480
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package   2,150 2,000
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664    
Premium Package   1,920 1,790
Options (change) 1,125 2,150 2,000
Options (change) 934 1,920 1,790
Destination 625 750 750
Total Price $24,615 $27,600 $28,950
Total Invoice $23,167 $25,750 $27,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $659
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimSSEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,615$27,600$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,475-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,615$24,125$24,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$23,167$25,750$27,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,242-3,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,167$22,508$23,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimSSEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$6,725$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,242-3,757

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length188.3 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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