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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: $24,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,215

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $20,995
Base Invoice $25,607 $19,620
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   2,200
2.7L V6   1,000
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Premium Package   1,960
2.7L V6   940
Options (change) 2,545 3,200
Options (change) 2,240 2,900
Destination 720 695
Total Price $30,220 $24,890
Total Invoice $28,567 $23,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,794
Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,220$24,890
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,630$24,890
Total Invoice$28,567$23,215
Adjustments for Features-5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,009$23,215

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$2,515$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested117547%
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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