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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $27,165
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,806
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Sunroof   850
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 1,880 850
Options (change) 1,665 748
Destination 590 760
Total Price $21,570 $28,775
Total Invoice $19,860 $27,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,806
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-18
Total Price$21,570$28,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$25,985
Total Invoice$19,860$27,314
Adjustments for Features0-2,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$24,666

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMalibu
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 start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,475$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,648

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length185.8 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.1 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 seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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