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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: $39,215

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $33,370
Technology Package 3,300    
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50 65
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Technology Package 2,994    
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40 59
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 5,450 50 4,920
Options (change) 4,942 40 4,476
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $41,175 $44,675 $39,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,913
Model Year201520152020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$41,175$44,675$39,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$43,675$38,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152020
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $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 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,615$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152020
ModelCadenzaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in111.4 in
Length195.5 in194.2 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested41526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested129042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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 partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested102558%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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