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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212007
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $19,395
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Sunroof     800
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 2,045 2,270 2,100
Options (change) 1,861 2,066 1,875
Destination 995 995 640
Total Price $29,840 $36,765 $22,135

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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: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,915
Model Year202120212007
ModelMalibuMalibuOptima
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19205/60-16
Total Price$29,840$36,765$22,135
Adjustments for Features-1,730-4,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,110$31,770$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202120212007
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
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$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$6,080$9,345$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$4,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-166-4160

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212007
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 start75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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
Kia Optima EX

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%

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