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Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,255

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $5,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $28,600
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $27,027
3.6L V6     1,600
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 0 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 1,512
Destination 800 800 760
Total Price $35,900 $43,200 $30,960
Total Invoice $24,255 $39,915 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,821
Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$35,900$43,200$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,150-5,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,750$37,360$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$24,255$39,915$29,299
Adjustments for Features-777-5,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,478$34,519$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,041$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,325$10,015$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$5,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-777-5,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
ModelCadenzaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in112.3 in
Length195.5 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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