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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,370
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 4,350 2,665
Options (change) 3,885 2,425
Destination 800 925
Total Price $31,950 $36,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,458
Model Year20132020
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,950$36,960
Adjustments for Features0-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$36,040

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132020
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-83

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132020
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.4 in
Length190.7 in194.2 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested70523%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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