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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: $30,675

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXECO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,310 $25,945
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Leather Package   1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175
Navigation system   1,120
Advanced Safety Package   890
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Leather Package   880
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034
Navigation system   986
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 400 4,185
Options (change) 333 3,683
Destination 965 825
Total Price $30,675 $30,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,710
Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXECO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/45 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,675$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,675$29,605

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXECO
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
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
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,277

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.8 in
Length191.1 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,602 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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