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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: $24,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,215

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $28,600
Base Invoice $19,620 $27,027
Premium Package 2,200  
2.7L V6 1,000  
3.6L V6   1,600
Premium Package 1,960  
2.7L V6 940  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,200 1,600
Options (change) 2,900 1,512
Destination 695 760
Total Price $24,890 $30,960
Total Invoice $23,215 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,833
Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,890$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,890$30,695
Total Invoice$23,215$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,215$29,048

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
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
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-251

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.3 in
Length189.0 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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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