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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelOptimaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $19,620 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 2,200      
Navigation system 1,200 495   495
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Door sill trim plates   85   85
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Premium Package 1,960      
Navigation system 1,075 450   450
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Door sill trim plates   77   77
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 3,400 4,170 2,270 5,215
Options (change) 3,035 3,793 2,066 4,744
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $25,090 $30,170 $34,120 $33,965
Total Invoice $23,350 $28,788 $32,677 $32,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,262
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelOptimaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$25,090$30,170$34,120$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-3,270-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$27,890$30,850$29,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,960$1,895
Total Invoice$23,350$28,788$32,677$32,379
Adjustments for Features0-2,176-3,132-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$26,612$29,545$28,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,933$1,782

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelOptimaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,025$5,305$6,295$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280$3,270$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,176-3,132-3,985

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.4 in
Length189.0 in193.8 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.8 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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