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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $20,690
Base Invoice $25,605 $19,255
Rear Power Package 250  
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Sunroof 800  
Convenience Package   970
Premium Package   1,300
2.7L V6   1,005
Rear Power Package 208  
Power-adjustable pedals 104  
Sunroof 664  
Convenience Package   865
Premium Package   1,160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 1,175 3,275
Options (change) 976 2,865
Destination 650 675
Total Price $28,920 $24,640
Total Invoice $27,231 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,537
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$28,920$24,640
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$24,640
Total Invoice$27,231$22,795
Adjustments for Features-8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,332$22,795

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,380$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.1 in
Length191.8 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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