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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $12,695
Base Invoice $19,304 $12,045
Rear spoiler 175 250
Power Package   600
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Floor mats   70
Rear spoiler 145 220
Power Package   535
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357
Floor mats   54
Options (change) 175 1,320
Options (change) 145 1,166
Destination 650 580
Total Price $21,145 $14,595
Total Invoice $20,099 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,773
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-14
Total Price$21,145$14,595
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,530$14,595
Total Invoice$20,099$13,791
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,564$13,791

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,275$660
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length188.3 in166.9 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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