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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: $33,980

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $28,320
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   400
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Cargo mat   70
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 825 5,830
Options (change) 686 5,270
Destination 965 825
Total Price $33,980 $34,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,247
Model Year20202015
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,980$34,975
Adjustments for Features-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$34,975

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202015
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,350$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-410

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202015
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 Weight3,558 lb.3,635 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 LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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