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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,020 $26,760
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Convenience and Technology Package   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Convenience and Technology Package   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,046
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 5,350 5,625
Options (change) 4,780 5,116
Destination 750 875
Total Price $31,800 $34,375
Total Invoice $29,550 $32,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,696
Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,800$34,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$32,795
Total Invoice$29,550$32,751
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,550$31,246

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,505

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.4 in
Length190.7 in193.8 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 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 plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested427566%
Total Not Requested218034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, 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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