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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $33,370
SX Base Package 3,085    
Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50 65
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
SX Base Package 2,842    
Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42 59
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 8,710 825 4,525
Options (change) 7,908 686 4,117
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $38,820

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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: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,000
Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,460$37,810$38,820
Adjustments for Features-845-1,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$36,090$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$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$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,550$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-784-1,5950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172020
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in194.2 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested425083%
Total Not Requested90017%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
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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