| Comparing |
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| All Chevrolet |
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| Year |
2006 |
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| Make |
Chevrolet |
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| Model |
Malibu |
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| Trim |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| MSRP |
$22,865.00 |
$19,100.00 |
$17,895.00 |
$17,195.00 |
| Destination |
$625.00 |
$590.00 |
$600.00 |
$650.00 |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Standard Engine |
3.9L 240hp V6 |
2.4L 138hp I4 |
2.4L 162hp I4 |
2.4L 162hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
240 @ 5800 RPM |
138 @ 5500 RPM |
162 @ 5800 RPM |
162 @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque |
240 @ 2800 RPM |
147 @ 3000 RPM |
164 @ 4250 RPM |
164 @ 4250 RPM |
| Valves |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3880 |
2351 |
2359 |
2359 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.9 X 3.3 |
3.4 X 3.9 |
3.5 X 3.8 |
3.5 X 3.8 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.8:1 |
10:1 |
10.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| City (mpg) |
19 |
22 |
24 |
24 |
| Highway (mpg) |
26 |
30 |
34 |
34 |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3415 |
3300.3 |
3254 |
3254 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
106.3 |
106.3 |
107.4 |
107.4 |
| Length (in.) |
188.3 |
185.8 |
188.9 |
188.9 |
| Width (in.) |
69.9 |
71.5 |
72.1 |
72.1 |
| Height (in.) |
57.5 |
55.5 |
58 |
58 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60 |
60.6 |
62 |
62 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59.3 |
59.8 |
61.4 |
61.4 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.9 |
39 |
40.1 |
40.1 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.6 |
37.6 |
38.2 |
38.2 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.9 |
43.3 |
43.7 |
43.7 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
38.5 |
36.2 |
37.4 |
37.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
56.7 |
56.9 |
57.4 |
57.4 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
56.1 |
55.7 |
56.9 |
56.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
52.4 |
55.8 |
55.5 |
55.5 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
52 |
54.4 |
55.3 |
55.3 |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
101.4 |
100 |
105.4 |
105.4 |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/50R18 |
205/60R15 |
215/60R16 |
215/60R16 |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Chevrolet Malibu SS |
Kia Optima EX |
Hyundai Sonata |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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