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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,930

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,138

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibu ClassicRioRio
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $16,990 $18,090
Base Invoice $19,304 $16,220 $17,167
Satellite radio 200    
Floor mats   115 115
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 200 115 115
Options (change) 166 93 93
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $21,170 $17,930 $19,030
Total Invoice $20,120 $17,138 $18,085

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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: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,879
Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibu ClassicRioRio
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$21,170$17,930$19,030
Adjustments for Features0-585-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,170$17,345$17,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$20,120$17,138$18,085
Adjustments for Features0-559-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,120$16,579$16,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$338$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibu ClassicRioRio
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$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  
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,660$2,245$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length188.3 in171.9 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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