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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: $34,340

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,557

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $31,995
Base Invoice $26,760 $29,670
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Navigation system 495  
Leather Package 1,395  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,500
Cargo net 65 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Technology Package   700
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Navigation system 450  
Leather Package 1,269  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047 1,395
Cargo net 59 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Technology Package   650
Options (change) 5,590 2,250
Options (change) 5,085 2,087
Destination 875 800
Total Price $34,340 $35,045
Total Invoice $32,720 $32,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $247
Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,340$35,045
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$35,045
Total Invoice$32,720$32,557
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,310$32,557

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,130$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.0 in
Length193.8 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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