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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $9,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $31,995
Base Invoice $22,581 $29,670
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Sunroof 800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Sunroof 664  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Options (change) 1,125 1,500
Options (change) 934 1,395
Destination 650 800
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,370 $34,295
Total Invoice $22,865 $31,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,304
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,370$34,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$28,165
Total Invoice$22,865$31,865
Adjustments for Features0-5,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$26,169

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,770$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,696

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.0 in
Length191.8 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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