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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: $33,980

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $32,190
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 5,830 825
Options (change) 5,270 686
Destination 825 965
Total Price $34,975 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,247
Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,975$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,975$33,130

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152020
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,558 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 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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