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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: $30,370

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,475

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $27,165
Base Invoice $25,040 $25,806
Premium Package 2,950  
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium Package 2,635  
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 2,950 2,445
Options (change) 2,635 2,152
Destination 800 760
Total Price $30,550 $30,370
Total Invoice $28,475 $28,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,075
Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,550$30,370
Adjustments for Features-1,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,585$30,370
Total Invoice$28,475$28,718
Adjustments for Features-1,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,643$28,718

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8320

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,645 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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested273090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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