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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,380 $19,304
Remote start 425 190
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Remote start 353 158
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 425 2,410
Options (change) 353 2,001
Destination 895 650
Total Price $31,820 $23,380
Total Invoice $29,628 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $489
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,820$23,380
Adjustments for Features-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,105$23,380
Total Invoice$29,628$21,955
Adjustments for Features-7,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,444$21,955

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMalibu Classic
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,865$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in188.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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