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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $33,370
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50 65
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Technology Package 2,230    
Premium Package 3,060    
Cargo net 42 42 59
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 5,750 50 2,730
Options (change) 5,332 42 2,484
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $34,275 $36,375 $37,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,195
Model Year201520152020
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,275$36,375$37,025
Adjustments for Features-505-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,770$34,520$37,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152020
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,500$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-473-1,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152020
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.4 in
Length190.7 in194.2 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested92528%

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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