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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $28,600
Base Invoice $24,020 $27,027
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Options (change) 5,350 0
Options (change) 4,780 0
Destination 750 760
Total Price $31,800 $29,360
Total Invoice $29,550 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $848
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,800$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$29,360
Total Invoice$29,550$27,787
Adjustments for Features-2,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,939$27,787

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6110

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.3 in
Length190.7 in191.8 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested185029%
Total Not Requested460571%

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