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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $26,762 $25,920 $33,140
Premium Package 1,000 3,300  
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
Navigation system 495    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Rear spoiler 400    
Technology Package   2,400  
Cargo net   50 50
Premium Package 880 3,060  
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
Navigation system 436    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Rear spoiler 352    
Technology Package   2,230  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 6,245 5,750 50
Options (change) 5,636 5,332 42
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $35,390 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $33,223 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,076
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,390$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features-750-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$34,275$35,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$33,223$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features-700-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,153$32,077$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$4,925$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152015
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.0 in
Length191.5 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested85026%
Total Not Requested242574%

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