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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,370 $26,800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 2,665 4,350
Options (change) 2,425 3,885
Destination 925 800
Total Price $36,960 $31,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,458
Model Year20202013
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$36,960$31,950
Adjustments for Features-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,040$31,950

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202013
ModelMalibuOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,270$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-830

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202013
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.0 in
Length194.2 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested70523%

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