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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: $29,415

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $1,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimECOHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $28,090
Leather Package 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,120  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Leather Package 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034  
Navigation system 986  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 4,185 400
Options (change) 3,683 333
Destination 825 925
Total Price $30,955 $29,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,750
Model Year20142019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimECOHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG39/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,955$29,415
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$29,415

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142019
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimECOHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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$3,750$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2770

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142019
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 Weight3,602 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

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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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