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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $20,995
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $19,620
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning 395    
Navigation system 795 795 1,200
Sunroof 1,000    
Premium Package     2,200
2.7L V6     1,000
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning 348    
Navigation system 700 700 1,075
Sunroof 880    
Premium Package     1,960
2.7L V6     940
Options (change) 4,365 2,695 4,400
Options (change) 3,842 2,372 3,975
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $30,065 $30,870 $26,090
Total Invoice $28,421 $29,041 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,895
Model Year201320132010
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4197hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,065$30,870$26,090
Adjustments for Features-2,365-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$28,855$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,155$0
Total Invoice$28,421$29,041$24,290
Adjustments for Features-2,236-1,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,185$27,145$24,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132010
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,515$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,236-1,8960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132010
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.1 in
Length191.5 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
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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