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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $26,955
Base Invoice $18,045 $25,607
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Sunroof 800 850
3.6L V6   1,595
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
2.7L V6 845  
Sunroof 715 748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,105 2,445
Options (change) 2,720 2,152
Destination 640 720
Total Price $23,140 $30,120
Total Invoice $21,405 $28,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,405
Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$23,140$30,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$28,355
Total Invoice$21,405$28,479
Adjustments for Features0-1,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,405$26,810

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,669

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.3 in
Length186.4 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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