Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Raleigh, NC
| Vehicle | 2020 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.8 /10 | Not Available | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.4 / 5 stars | 3.8 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 10 yr./ 100,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | standard | |||
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| Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
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| Parking assistance | standard | optional | ||
| Upholstery | cloth | premium cloth | ||
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| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
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| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 163 hp @ 5,700 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 1.5 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | ||
| Tire size | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 | ||
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 16 X 7.5-in | ||
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 25 / 35 / 29 MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 463 / 648 miles | 427 / 553 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft. | 37.0 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb. | 3,135 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | - | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.2 in. | 73.0 in. | ||
| Height | 57.7 in. | 57.9 in. | ||
| Length | 191.1 in. | 194.2 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in. | 111.0 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 15.9 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in. | 39.1 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 45.5 in. | 41.5 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.1 in. | 58.5 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 37.8 in. | 37.5 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 35.6 in. | 38.1 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.4 in. | 57.1 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $31,835 | Not Available | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.42 | Not Available | ||
| Depreciation | $9,073 | Not Available | ||
| Financing | $2,957 | Not Available | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $672 | Not Available | ||
| Fuel | $8,344 | Not Available | ||
| Insurance | $3,971 | Not Available | ||
| Maintenance | $4,970 | Not Available | ||
| Repairs | $1,848 | Not Available | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Brown, cloth Black, cloth | Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth Jet Black, premium cloth | ||
| Exterior | Sangria Ebony Black Gravity Grey Horizon Blue Sparkling Silver Snow White Pearl | Mosaic Black Metallic Lakeshore Blue Metallic Summit White Night Shade Metallic Mineral Gray Metallic Sterling Gray Metallic |
