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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $28,090
Power driver seat 200  
Power driver seat 166  
Options (change) 200 0
Options (change) 166 0
Destination 670 925
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $25,125 $29,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,896
Model Year20092019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG39/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,125$29,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$24,735

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092019
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
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100
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
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,695$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092019
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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