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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $23,065
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,797
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220  
Floor mats 85  
CD changer, remote 375  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   800
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169  
Floor mats 65  
CD changer, remote 288  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,475 1,100
Options (change) 2,122 913
Destination 590 625
Total Price $22,165 $24,790
Total Invoice $20,317 $23,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-17
Total Price$22,165$24,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$23,450
Total Invoice$20,317$23,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$22,074

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,125$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,261

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in188.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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