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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: $30,370

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,718

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $25,806 $25,920 $33,140
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Premium Package   3,300  
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 2,445 3,300 0
Options (change) 2,152 3,060 0
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $30,370 $31,825 $36,325
Total Invoice $28,718 $29,805 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year201120152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,370$31,825$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,810-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,370$29,015$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$28,718$29,805$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,632-5,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,718$27,173$28,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,710

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,515$6,325$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,632-5,082

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,468 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested3009%
Total Not Requested297591%

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