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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $27,165
Remote start 425  
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
Remote start 353  
3.6L V6   1,404
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 425 2,545
Options (change) 353 2,240
Destination 965 760
Total Price $33,580 $30,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,650
Model Year20202011
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,580$30,470
Adjustments for Features-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,455$30,470

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202011
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,300$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,558 lb.3,645 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 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)250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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