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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $19,395
Base Invoice $27,027 $18,045
3.6L V6 1,600  
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   600
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6 1,512  
2.7L V6   845
Convenience Package   625
Leather seating surfaces   535
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 1,600 3,105
Options (change) 1,512 2,720
Destination 760 640
Total Price $30,960 $23,140
Total Invoice $29,299 $21,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,531
Model Year20122007
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/60-16
Total Price$30,960$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,520$23,140
Total Invoice$29,299$21,405
Adjustments for Features-1,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,936$21,405

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
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 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Trip computer $150
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 
Total Value of Features$3,540$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.1 in
Length191.8 in186.4 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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