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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: $29,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,074

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $1,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimEcoHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $30,990
Base Invoice $23,860 $28,752
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Navigation system 1,120  
Leather Package 1,000  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Navigation system 986  
Leather Package 880  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 3,730 400
Options (change) 3,404 333
Destination 810 895
Total Price $29,525 $32,285
Total Invoice $28,074 $29,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,358
Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimEcoHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,525$32,285
Adjustments for Features-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$32,285
Total Invoice$28,074$29,980
Adjustments for Features-4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,622$29,980

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimEcoHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,950$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4520

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested109049%
Total Not Requested112551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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