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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,190 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||
| Difference: $5,610 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||
| Difference: $5,043 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | EX Turbo | SX | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,100 | $26,500 | $20,320 |
| Base Invoice | $23,455 | $24,760 | $19,304 |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Front Seating Package | 450 | ||
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 595 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 175 | ||
| Satellite radio | 200 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | |
| Front Seating Package | 374 | ||
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 494 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 145 | ||
| Satellite radio | 166 | ||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,220 |
| Options (change) | 2,635 | 2,635 | 1,843 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 650 |
| Total Price | $28,800 | $30,200 | $23,190 |
| Total Invoice | $26,840 | $28,145 | $21,797 |
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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: $630 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $402 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | EX Turbo | SX | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 219hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/34 MPG | 22/34 MPG | 18/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $28,800 | $30,200 | $23,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,980 | -5,605 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,820 | $24,595 | $23,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $775 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,840 | $28,145 | $21,797 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,641 | -5,224 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,199 | $22,921 | $21,797 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $722 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | EX Turbo | SX | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive, small | $5 | $5 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | $100 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,355 | $7,980 | $2,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,980 | $5,605 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,641 | -5,224 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Malibu Classic |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,385 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 2905 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2805 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
| Front Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury and Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 315 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 24% |
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