The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lowest Total Price: $30,470 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
Difference: $320 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715 Kia Optima SX | |||
Difference: $91 | |||
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Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
Model | Malibu | Optima | Optima |
Trim | LTZ | SX | SX Limited |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Base Price | $27,165 | $29,940 | $36,040 |
Base Invoice | $25,806 | $27,865 | $33,435 |
3.6L V6 | 1,595 | ||
Temporary spare tire | 100 | ||
Sunroof | 850 | ||
3.6L V6 | 1,404 | ||
Temporary spare tire | 88 | ||
Sunroof | 748 | ||
Options (change) | 2,545 | 0 | 0 |
Options (change) | 2,240 | 0 | 0 |
Destination | 760 | 850 | 850 |
Total Price | $30,470 | $30,790 | $36,890 |
Total Invoice | $28,806 | $28,715 | $34,285 |
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Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | |||
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430 | |||
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,723 | |||
Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
Model | Malibu | Optima | Optima |
Trim | LTZ | SX | SX Limited |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Engine | 252hp V6 | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/26 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 6 | 630, 10 |
Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
Total Price | $30,470 | $30,790 | $36,890 |
Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,750 | -6,700 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,470 | $29,040 | $30,190 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,150 |
Total Invoice | $28,806 | $28,715 | $34,285 |
Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,632 | -6,227 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,806 | $27,083 | $28,058 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $975 |
Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
Model | Malibu | Optima | Optima |
Trim | LTZ | SX | SX Limited |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Accessories | |||
AC power outlet | $100 | ||
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | |
Remote start | $150 | ||
Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
Around view cameras | $500 | ||
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
Rearview camera | $200 | ||
Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
Cargo Management | |||
Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
Climate Control | |||
Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
Exterior | |||
Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
Sunroof | $900 | ||
Infotainment | |||
Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
App support | $0 | $0 | |
Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
CD player | $125 | ||
HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
Surround sound | $250 | ||
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
Compass | $0 | ||
Fog lights | $125 | ||
Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |||
Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
Heated front seats | $200 | ||
Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
Transmission | |||
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
Total Value of Features | $4,000 | $5,750 | $10,700 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,750 | $6,700 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,632 | -6,227 |
Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
Model | Malibu | Optima |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 110.4 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 191.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3,645 lb. | 3,494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.8 in |
Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 58.1 in |
Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 56.0 in |
Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 45.5 in |
Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 56.4 in |
Row 2 Hip Room | 52.1 in | 56.0 in |
Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |