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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: $19,775

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,917

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $18,400
Base Invoice $19,304 $17,627
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Satellite radio 200  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   130
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Satellite radio 166  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 795 480
Options (change) 660 395
Destination 650 895
Total Price $21,765 $19,775
Total Invoice $20,614 $18,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$21,765$19,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,765$18,535
Total Invoice$20,614$18,917
Adjustments for Features0-1,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,614$17,731

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,400$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,186

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length188.3 in172.6 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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