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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $24,985
Base Invoice $24,020 $23,860
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Leather Package   1,000
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Navigation system   1,120
Sunroof   1,000
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Leather Package   880
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Navigation system   986
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 5,350 4,730
Options (change) 4,780 4,284
Destination 750 810
Total Price $31,800 $30,525
Total Invoice $29,550 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,800$30,525
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$30,525
Total Invoice$29,550$28,954
Adjustments for Features-5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,983$28,954

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5670

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.8 in
Length190.7 in191.5 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 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 system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested307548%
Total Not Requested338052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested119054%

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