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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: $25,125

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,685

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $25,995 $30,990
Base Invoice $24,149 $24,350 $28,752
Power driver seat 200    
Floor mats   135  
Power driver seat 166    
Floor mats   108  
Options (change) 200 135 0
Options (change) 166 108 0
Destination 670 895 895
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,125 $27,025 $31,885
Total Invoice $23,685 $25,353 $29,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $678
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H154hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG39/46 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/65-16215/55-17
Total Price$25,125$27,025$31,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$25,970$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$23,685$25,353$29,647
Adjustments for Features0-990-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,685$24,363$25,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,304

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Total Value of Features$2,495$3,550$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-990-3,980

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.4 in
Length191.8 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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