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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $31,990
3.6L V6 1,595  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
3.6L V6 1,404  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 2,545 775
Options (change) 2,240 644
Destination 720 925
Total Price $30,220 $33,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,182
Model Year20102019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,220$33,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$29,740

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,250$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102019
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,558 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
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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