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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,310 $28,600
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo mat 95  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 445 0
Options (change) 369 0
Destination 965 760
Total Price $30,720 $29,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,488
Model Year20202012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/45 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,720$29,360
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$29,360

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202012
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202012
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.3,620 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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