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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202010
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $20,995
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Leather Package 1,395    
Door sill trim plates 85    
Navigation system 495   1,200
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Premium Package     2,200
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Leather Package 1,269    
Door sill trim plates 77    
Navigation system 450   1,075
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 2,870 2,270 3,400
Options (change) 2,610 2,066 3,035
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $30,465 $36,565 $25,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,626
Model Year202020202010
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$30,465$36,565$25,090
Adjustments for Features-980-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$33,295$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,810$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020202010
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$4,030$6,320$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-114-2670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202010
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.1 in
Length194.2 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 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%
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
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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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