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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: $23,245

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,931

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $25,700
Base Invoice $22,581 $24,020
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 650 750
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $23,245 $26,450
Total Invoice $21,931 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,828
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/65-16
Total Price$23,245$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$25,370
Total Invoice$21,931$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,931$23,759

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,120$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.0 in
Length191.8 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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