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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $26,955
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $25,607
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Luxury Package 3,000      
Cargo mat 95 95    
Temporary spare tire       100
Sunroof       850
3.6L V6       1,595
Panoramic sunroof 981      
Luxury Package 2,475      
Cargo mat 78 78    
Temporary spare tire       88
Sunroof       748
3.6L V6       1,404
Options (change) 4,095 95 0 2,545
Options (change) 3,534 78 0 2,240
Destination 900 900 900 720
Total Price $37,285 $40,285 $45,590 $30,220
Total Invoice $34,842 $37,306 $42,220 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,979
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$37,285$40,285$45,590$30,220
Adjustments for Features-3,200-7,300-9,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$32,985$36,090$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$34,842$37,306$42,220$28,567
Adjustments for Features-2,990-6,760-8,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,852$30,546$33,422$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$1,306$0$2,876$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaMalibu
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote start   $150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,850$10,950$13,150$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$7,300$9,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,990-6,760-8,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
ModelCadenzaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.3 in
Length195.7 in191.8 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested202589%

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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