Compare 2016 Kia Optima - Details

2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan

2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

Pricing

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MSRP	$22,140	$25,020	$22,565
Invoice	$21,396	$24,019	$21,775
Destination	$850	$875	$875
Interior Edit

View All Clear All Air Conditioning, Front Air Filter Underseat Ducts Auxiliary Visors Cargo Net Cargo Tie Downs Clock Compass Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control Cupholders Gear Shift Knob Trim 12V DC Power Outlet Overhead Console Floor Console Floor Mats Front Windows Rear Windows 1-touch Window Up 1-touch Window Down Programmable Garage Door Opener Instrumentation Driver Information Centre Tachometer Trip Computer Water Temp Gauge Low Fuel Warning Service Interval Warning Exterior Temperature Display Lighting - Map Lights Lighting - Dome Light Lighting - Cargo Light Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Rear Window Defogger Rear View Mirror Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors Fuel Door Release Remote Trunk Release Retained Accessory Power Seatback Storage Pockets Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column Steering Wheel Material Air Compressor Update Reset
Air Conditioning, Front	Manual	Manual	Manual
Air Filter	Standard	Standard	N/A
Underseat Ducts	Standard	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary Visors	Dual	N/A	N/A
Cargo Net	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tie Downs	N/A	N/A	Standard
Clock	In-radio Display	In-radio Display	In-radio Display
Compass	Optional	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	N/A	Optional	N/A
Cupholders	Front And Rear	Front And Rear	Front And Rear
Gear Shift Knob Trim	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
12V DC Power Outlet	2	1	2
Overhead Console	Mini With Storage	Mini	Mini With Storage
Floor Console	Full	Full	Full
Floor Mats	Carpeted Front And Rear	Carpeted Front And Rear	Rubber Front And Rear
Front Windows	Power	Power	Power
Rear Windows	Power	Power	Power
1-touch Window Up	N/A	Driver	N/A
1-touch Window Down	Driver	Front And Rear	Front And Rear
Programmable Garage Door Opener	Optional	Optional	N/A
Instrumentation	Analog	Analog	Analog
Driver Information Centre	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tachometer	Standard	Standard	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard	Standard	Standard
Water Temp Gauge	Standard	Standard	Standard
Low Fuel Warning	Standard	Standard	Standard
Service Interval Warning	Standard	Standard	Standard
Exterior Temperature Display	Standard	Standard	Standard
Lighting - Map Lights	Front	Front And Rear	Front
Lighting - Dome Light	Fade	Fade	Fade
Lighting - Cargo Light	Standard	Standard	Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	Driver And Passenger	Driver And Passenger	Driver And Passenger
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear View Mirror	Day-night	Day-night	Day-night
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors	Driver And Passenger	Driver And Passenger	Driver And Passenger
Fuel Door Release	Power	N/A	N/A
Remote Trunk Release	Power	Power	Power
Retained Accessory Power	Standard	Standard	Standard
Seatback Storage Pockets	2	2	2
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Air Compressor	Standard	N/A	Standard
Seats Edit

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Front Seat Type	Bucket	Bucket	Bucket
Standard Seating	5 Passengers	5 Passengers	5 Passengers
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls	6-way	8-way Power	2-way Power
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls	6-way	6-way	2-way Power
Lumbar Support	Driver	Driver	N/A
Front Armrests	Center	Center	Center
Front Head Restraints	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable
Heated Front Seats	N/A	Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback	N/A
Memory	Driver	N/A	N/A
Rear Seats	60-40 Bench	60-40 Bench	60-40 Bench
Rear Armrest	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Head Restraints	3 - Adjustable	2 - Adjustable	2 - Adjustable
Seat Trim	YES Essentials Premium Cloth	Premium Cloth	Premium Cloth
Entertainment Edit

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Radio	SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan	SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan	AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan
CD Player	In-dash Mounted Single	N/A	In-dash Mounted Single
MP3 Capability	Standard	N/A	Standard
Auxiliary Input Jack	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Standard	Optional	N/A
Speakers	6	6	6
Amplifier	N/A	Optional	N/A
Equalizer	N/A	Automatic	Automatic
Speed-Sensitive Volume	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	N/A	Yes With Voice Activation	N/A
1st Row LCD Screen	2	2	N/A
Bluetooth Compatibility	Standard	Standard	Standard
Safety and Security Edit

View All Clear All Airbags, Frontal Airbags, Side Impact Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags, Knee Protection Occupancy Sensor Traction Control In-Vehicle Assistance Service Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Remote Horn And Lights Hands-Free Calling Vehicle Diagnostics Stolen Vehicle Tracking Height Adjustable Seatbelts Seatbelt Pre-tensioners Headlights Exterior Light Control Delay-off Headlamps Daytime Running Lights Illuminated Entry Parking Assist Remote Keyless Entry Keyless Access System Panic Alarm Door Locks Rear Child Safety Door Locks Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System Ignition Disable Lane Departure Warning Theft Deterrent Radio Blind Spot Sensor Low Tire Pressure Warning Update Reset
Airbags, Frontal	Driver And Front Passenger	Driver And Front Passenger	Driver And Front Passenger
Airbags, Side Impact	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger
Airbags, Side Curtain	Curtain 1st And 2nd Row	Curtain 1st And 2nd Row	Curtain 1st And 2nd Row
Airbags, Knee Protection	Driver	Driver And Passenger	Driver And Passenger
Occupancy Sensor	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	ABS And Driveline	ABS And Driveline	ABS And Driveline
In-Vehicle Assistance Service	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors)	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Emergency Services	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Crisis Assist	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Stolen Vehicle Assistance	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Remote Door Unlock	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Roadside Assistance	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Remote Horn And Lights	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Hands-Free Calling	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Vehicle Diagnostics	N/A	OnStar	OnStar Guidance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking	N/A	Standard	Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts	Front	Front	Front
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners	Front	Front	Front
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Exterior Light Control	Auto On/off	Auto On/off	Auto On/off
Delay-off Headlamps	Standard	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	N/A	Standard	Standard
Illuminated Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard
Parking Assist	Optional	Optional	Optional
Remote Keyless Entry	Keyfob (all Doors)	Keyfob (all Doors)	Keyfob (all Doors)
Keyless Access System	N/A	Standard	N/A
Panic Alarm	Standard	Standard	Standard
Door Locks	Power With 2 Stage Unlock	Power With 2 Stage Unlock	Power With 2 Stage Unlock
Rear Child Safety Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System	Standard	Standard	Standard
Ignition Disable	N/A	Standard	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	N/A	Optional	N/A
Theft Deterrent Radio	N/A	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Sensor	Optional	Optional	N/A
Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard	Standard	Standard
Overview

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Warranty Overview	Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage)	Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage)	Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage)
Warranty Edit

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Warranty - Basic	60 Months/60,000 Miles	GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles	GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles
Warrranty - Powertrain	120 Months/100,000 Miles	60 Months/60,000 Miles	60 Months/60,000 Miles
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation	60 Months/100,000 Miles	72 Months/100,000 Miles	72 Months/100,000 Miles
Warranty - Roadside Assistance	60 Months/60,000 Miles	60 Months/60,000 Miles	60 Months/60,000 Miles
Warranty - Maintenance	N/A	24 Months/24,000 Miles	24 Months/24,000 Miles
Exterior Edit

View All Clear All Antenna Body Material Paint Bodyside Mouldings Grille Trim Door Count Rear Cargo Door Tinted Windows Rear Window Type Mirrors Heated Door Mirrors Sunroof Spoiler Front Tires Wheels Spare Tire And Wheel Windshield Wipers - Front Mud Flaps Update Reset
Antenna	Window Grid	Integrated Roof	Window Grid
Body Material	Fully Galvanized Steel	Fully Galvanized Steel	Fully Galvanized Steel
Paint	Clearcoat Monotone	Clearcoat Monotone	Clearcoat Monotone
Bodyside Mouldings	N/A	N/A	Body-colored
Grille Trim	Black W/chrome Surround	Black W/chrome Surround	Black W/chrome Surround
Door Count	4 Doors	4 Doors	4 Doors
Rear Cargo Door	Trunk	Trunk	Trunk
Tinted Windows	Light	Light	Light
Rear Window Type	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed
Mirrors	Dual Power Remote	Dual Power Remote	Dual Power Remote
Heated Door Mirrors	Optional	Standard	N/A
Sunroof	N/A	1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass	N/A
Spoiler	N/A	N/A	Lip
Front Tires	P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS	P225/55SR17.0 BSW AS	P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels	16" Silver Aluminum	17" Silver Aluminum	16" Silver Aluminum
Spare Tire And Wheel	N/A	Compact Steel	N/A
Windshield Wipers - Front	Variable Intermittent	Variable Intermittent	Variable Intermittent
Mud Flaps	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mechanical Edit

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Engine	2.4L I-4	1.5L I-4	2.5L I-4
Engine - Valvetrain	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Turbocharger	N/A	Intercooled Turbo	N/A
Brakes	4-wheel Disc	DuraLife 4-wheel Disc	4-wheel Disc
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard
Drive Type	Front-wheel	Front-wheel	Front-wheel
Engine Block Heater	N/A	Optional	Optional
Exhaust	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Steering	Rack And Pinion	Rack And Pinion	Rack And Pinion
Speed Sensitive Steering	Standard	N/A	N/A
Suspension Tuning	Regular	Regular	Regular
Front Suspension Type	Strut	Strut	Strut
Front Anti-roll Bar	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Shocks	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized
Front Springs	Coil	Coil	Coil
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link
Rear Anti-roll Bar	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Shocks	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized
Rear Springs	Coil	Coil	Coil
Electronic Stability System	Standard	StabiliTrak	Standard
Sequential Shift Control	Sportmatic	Standard	Standard
Transmission	6-spd W/OD	6-spd Auto W/OD	6-spd Auto W/OD
Axle Ratio	2.89	3.23	2.89
Remote Vehicle Starting System	Optional	Optional	Optional
Specifications Edit

View All Clear All Exterior Length Exterior Body Width Exterior Height Engine Horsepower Torque SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant Fuel Economy - City Fuel Economy - Highway 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 1/4 Mile Time 1/4 Mile Speed Lateral Acceleration (g) Slalom Speed Bore-and-Stroke Curb Weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Maximum Trailer Weight Wheelbase Front Track Rear Track Turning Radius Drag Coefficient Front Legroom Rear Legroom Front Headroom Rear Headroom Front Hip Room Rear Hip Room Front Shoulder Room Rear Shoulder Room Luggage Volume Luggage Volume (max) Passenger Volume Fuel Tank Update Reset
Exterior Length	191.1 "	193.8 "	191.5 "
Exterior Body Width	73.2 "	73.0 "	73.0 "
Exterior Height	57.7 "	57.6 "	57.6 "
Engine	2.4L I-4	1.5L I-4	2.5L I-4
Horsepower	185 @ 6,000 Rpm	160 @ 5,700 Rpm	202 @ 6,300 Rpm
Torque	178 @ 4,000 Rpm	184 @ 2,500 Rpm	191 @ 4,400 Rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant	N/A	N/A	Standard
Fuel Economy - City	24 Mpg	27 Mpg	24 Mpg
Fuel Economy - Highway	35 Mpg	37 Mpg	34 Mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)	8.1 Seconds	8.9 Seconds	N/A
1/4 Mile Time	16.3 Seconds	16.7 Seconds	N/A
1/4 Mile Speed	87 Mph	81 Mph	N/A
Lateral Acceleration (g)	.8	.8	N/A
Slalom Speed	59 Mph	59 Mph	N/A
Bore-and-Stroke	3.46/3.82 "	2.91/3.40 "	3.46/3.98 "
Curb Weight	3,219 Lbs.	3,126 Lbs.	N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	4,497 Lbs.	N/A	N/A
Maximum Trailer Weight	N/A	1,000 Lbs.	1,000 Lbs.
Wheelbase	110.4 "	111.4 "	107.8 "
Front Track	63.5 "	62.6 "	62.3 "
Rear Track	63.8 "	62.5 "	62.4 "
Turning Radius	N/A	18.7 ''	18.7 ''
Drag Coefficient	.27	.29	.29
Front Legroom	45.5 "	42.0 "	42.1 "
Rear Legroom	35.6 "	38.1 "	36.8 "
Front Headroom	39.8 "	39.1 "	39.0 "
Rear Headroom	37.8 "	37.5 "	37.5 "
Front Hip Room	56.0 "	54.1 "	55.0 "
Rear Hip Room	56.0 "	53.4 "	54.3 "
Front Shoulder Room	58.1 "	58.5 "	57.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room	56.4 "	57.1 "	57.1 "
Luggage Volume	15.9 Cu.ft.	15.8 Cu.ft.	16.3 Cu.ft.
Luggage Volume (max)	15.9 Cu.ft.	15.8 Cu.ft.	16.3 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume	105 Cu.ft.	103 Cu.ft.	100 Cu.ft.
Fuel Tank	18.5 Gal.	13.0 Gal.	15.8 Gal.
Cost To Own Edit

View All Clear All Cost Rating Cost Per Mile Depreciation Fees and Taxes Fuel Cost Insurance Maintenance Repairs Opportunity Costs Total Cost Update Reset
Cost Rating	Average	Average	Below Average
Cost Per Mile	$0.7	$0.75	$0.73
Depreciation	$15,807	$17,122	$16,368
Fees and Taxes	$1,627	$1,799	$1,652
Fuel Cost	$4,854	$4,623	$5,137
Insurance	$6,588	$6,344	$5,885
Maintenance	$3,157	$2,289	$2,753
Repairs	$0	$1,815	$1,815
Opportunity Costs	$595	$612	$591
Total Cost	$34,992	$37,260	$36,609
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit

View All Clear All Passenger's Overall Overall Side Side Barrier Rating Driver Driver's Side - Pole Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat Side - Barrier Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) Overall Rollover Rating Overall Front Update Reset
Passenger's	4	4	4
Overall	5	5	5
Overall Side	5	5	5
Side Barrier Rating Driver	5	5	5
Driver's	5	5	5
Side - Pole	5	5	5
Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR)	5	5	5
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat	5	5	5
Side - Barrier	5	5	5
Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT)	5	5	5
Overall Rollover Rating	5	4	4
Overall Front	5	5	5
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit

View All Clear All Overall Rear Chest Restraints and Dummy Kinematics Driver Torso Overall Evaluation Structure/safety cage Rear Passenger Torso Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Hip/Thigh Structure and Safety Cage Lower Leg/Foot Overall Side Structure and safety cage Roof Strength Restraints Overall evaluation Driver Pelvis/Leg Right Leg/Foot Ease of Use Head/Neck Dynamic Rating Rear Passenger Head Protection Rear Passenger Head and Neck Retraints and dummy kinematics Driver Head and Neck Hip/thigh Overall Front Left Leg/Foot Driver Head Protection Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Lower leg/foot Update Reset
Overall Rear	good	N/A	good
Chest	good	good	good
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics	good	N/A	good
Driver Torso	good	good	acceptable
Overall Evaluation	acceptable	N/A	good
Structure/safety cage	good	good	good
Rear Passenger Torso	good	good	good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg	good	good	good
Hip/Thigh	good	N/A	good
Structure and Safety Cage	marginal	N/A	good
Lower Leg/Foot	good	N/A	good
Overall Side	good	good	good
Structure and safety cage	N/A	N/A	good
Roof Strength	good	N/A	good
Restraints	good	good	good
Overall evaluation	N/A	N/A	good
Driver Pelvis/Leg	good	good	good
Right Leg/Foot	good	good	good
Ease of Use	acceptable	N/A	acceptable
Head/Neck	good	good	good
Dynamic Rating	good	N/A	good
Rear Passenger Head Protection	good	good	good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck	good	good	good
Retraints and dummy kinematics	N/A	N/A	good
Driver Head and Neck	good	good	good
Hip/thigh	N/A	N/A	good
Overall Front	good	good	good
Left Leg/Foot	good	good	good
Driver Head Protection	good	good	good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry	good	N/A	good
Lower leg/foot	N/A	N/A	good