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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,370 $27,700 $35,500
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Cargo net 59 42 42
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 2,730 5,750 50
Options (change) 2,484 5,332 42
Destination 925 825 825
Total Price $37,025 $34,275 $36,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,195
Model Year202020152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,025$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-505-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,025$33,770$34,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020152015
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,645$4,150$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-473-1,734

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202015
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.0 in
Length194.2 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,468 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 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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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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested92528%

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