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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,600 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $3,790 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $3,828 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Malibu |
| Trim | SX | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,500 | $28,320 |
| Base Invoice | $24,760 | $26,762 |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 1,000 |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | 495 |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,160 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,300 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 880 |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | 436 |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,041 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,144 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |
| Rear spoiler | 352 | |
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 6,245 |
| Options (change) | 3,885 | 5,636 |
| Destination | 750 | 825 |
| Total Price | $31,600 | $35,390 |
| Total Invoice | $29,395 | $33,223 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,429 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Malibu |
| Trim | SX | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/34 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $31,600 | $35,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,490 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,600 | $33,900 |
| Total Invoice | $29,395 | $33,223 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,399 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,395 | $31,824 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Malibu |
| Trim | SX | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,200 | $5,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,399 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,385 lb. | 3,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 2180 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 74% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
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