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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: $23,570

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,201

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid PremiumHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $30,990 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,350 $28,752 $22,581
Floor mats 135    
Driver Convenience Package     325
Floor mats 108    
Driver Convenience Package     270
Options (change) 135 0 325
Options (change) 108 0 270
Destination 895 895 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $27,025 $31,885 $23,570
Total Invoice $25,353 $29,647 $22,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,303
Model Year201820182008
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid PremiumHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG39/46 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$27,025$31,885$23,570
Adjustments for Features-905-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,120$27,755$23,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0
Total Invoice$25,353$29,647$22,201
Adjustments for Features-849-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,504$25,807$22,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,303$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182008
ModelOptimaOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid PremiumHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Total Value of Features$3,525$6,750$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-849-3,8400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.3 in
Length191.1 in191.8 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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