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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,370 $26,855 $36,090
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Cargo net 65 50 50
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Remote start   425 425
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Cargo net 59 42 42
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 4,525 8,710 825
Options (change) 4,117 7,908 686
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $38,820 $36,460 $37,810

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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: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,000
Model Year202020172017
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,820$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-845-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$35,615$36,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020172017
ModelMalibuOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
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  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $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 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,830$4,675$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$845$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-784-1,595

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202017
ModelMalibuOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length194.2 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.9 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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested425083%
Total Not Requested90017%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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