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

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,420
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,857
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220 400
Floor mats 85  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169 364
Floor mats 65  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Options (change) 3,400 2,250
Options (change) 2,854 2,048
Destination 590 875
Total Price $23,090 $31,545
Total Invoice $21,049 $29,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,516
Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,090$31,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$27,080
Total Invoice$21,049$29,780
Adjustments for Features0-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$25,565

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMalibu Limited
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,225$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,215

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length185.8 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height55.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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