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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: $16,835

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicRioRio
TrimLTLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $19,304 $14,480 $15,110
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175 300  
Value Package   750  
Floor mats   95 95
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145 250  
Value Package   665  
Floor mats   72 72
Options (change) 375 1,145 95
Options (change) 311 987 72
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $21,345 $16,835 $16,885
Total Invoice $20,265 $16,162 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,866
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicRioRio
TrimLTLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-14205/45-16
Total Price$21,345$16,835$16,885
Adjustments for Features-2150-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,130$16,835$16,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$20,265$16,162$15,877
Adjustments for Features-2040-682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,061$16,162$15,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$967$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicRioRio
TrimLTLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Traction control$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,925$1,710$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2040-682

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length188.3 in167.3 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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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