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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: $34,025

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,310 $27,875
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo mat 95 80
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 59
Cargo mat 78 73
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Options (change) 5,495 5,275
Options (change) 5,029 4,799
Destination 965 875
Total Price $35,770 $34,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,841
Model Year20202018
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/45 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,770$34,025
Adjustments for Features-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,375$34,025

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202018
ModelOptimaMalibu
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,075$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4010

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202018
ModelOptimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in193.8 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested320054%
Total Not Requested277546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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