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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,620 $31,820 $28,220 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,608 $30,611 $27,148 $18,510
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Door sill trim plates 85   85  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Navigation system     495  
Leather Package     1,395  
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047   1,047  
Door sill trim plates 77   77  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Navigation system     450  
Leather Package     1,269  
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 2,130 2,270 5,215 3,350
Options (change) 1,938 2,066 4,744 2,990
Destination 875 875 875 675
Total Price $29,625 $34,965 $34,310 $23,920
Total Invoice $28,421 $33,552 $32,767 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,450
Model Year2019201920192008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9CVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,625$34,965$34,310$23,920
Adjustments for Features-830-3,945-4,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$31,020$29,355$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$560$0
Total Invoice$28,421$33,552$32,767$22,175
Adjustments for Features-796-3,786-4,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,625$29,766$28,035$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,141$410$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2019201920192008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$5,455$8,570$9,580$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$3,945$4,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-796-3,786-4,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192008
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.1 in
Length194.2 in186.4 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
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 EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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