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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,525 Chevrolet Malibu Eco | ||
| Difference: $1,275 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954 Chevrolet Malibu Eco | ||
| Difference: $596 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Optima |
| Trim | Eco | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,985 | $25,700 |
| Base Invoice | $23,860 | $24,020 |
| Premium Audio Package | 1,610 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,120 | |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | |
| Premium Technology Package | 5,350 | |
| Premium Audio Package | 1,538 | |
| Leather Package | 880 | |
| Navigation system | 986 | |
| Sunroof | 880 | |
| Premium Technology Package | 4,780 | |
| Options (change) | 4,730 | 5,350 |
| Options (change) | 4,284 | 4,780 |
| Destination | 810 | 750 |
| Total Price | $30,525 | $31,800 |
| Total Invoice | $28,954 | $29,550 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Optima |
| Trim | Eco | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp I4 H | 166hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/37 MPG | 34/39 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $30,525 | $31,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -610 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,525 | $31,190 |
| Total Invoice | $28,954 | $29,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -567 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,954 | $28,983 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Optima |
| Trim | Eco | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,115 | $4,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -567 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,589 lb. | 3,490 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco
| Premium Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| 225/55HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 54% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 215/55HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 3075 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 3380 | 52% |
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