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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimTechnologyLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $27,790
Base Invoice $36,166 $41,077 $26,262
Cargo net 50 50  
2.0L I4     2,160
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,350
Navigation system     795
Premium Package     1,000
Cargo net 40 40  
2.0L I4     2,041
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
Navigation system     700
Premium Package     880
Options (change) 50 50 6,195
Options (change) 40 40 5,592
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $39,940 $45,340 $34,810
Total Invoice $37,106 $42,017 $32,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $897
Model Year201720172014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimTechnologyLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$39,940$45,340$34,810
Adjustments for Features-3,800-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,140$39,300$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,106$42,017$32,679
Adjustments for Features-3,530-5,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,576$36,420$32,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,844$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimTechnologyLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,050$10,290$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$6,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,530-5,5970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172014
ModelCadenzaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.8 in
Length195.7 in191.5 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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