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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedRio
TrimLSLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,565 $23,835 $28,420 $13,495
Base Invoice $21,775 $22,762 $26,857 $12,800
Protection Package 275      
Rear spoiler 400 400 400  
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       70
Protection Package 250      
Rear spoiler 364 364 364  
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       54
Options (change) 675 400 400 1,070
Options (change) 614 364 364 946
Destination 875 875 875 625
Total Price $24,115 $25,110 $29,695 $15,190
Total Invoice $23,264 $24,001 $28,096 $14,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,401
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedRio
TrimLSLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4202hp I4202hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16195/55-15
Total Price$24,115$25,110$29,695$15,190
Adjustments for Features-3,620-3,880-6,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,495$21,230$22,850$15,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,355$0
Total Invoice$23,264$24,001$28,096$14,371
Adjustments for Features-3,492-3,709-6,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,772$20,292$21,620$14,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$1,848$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2016201620162007
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedRio
TrimLSLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input $50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,625$7,590$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$3,880$6,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,492-3,709-6,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162007
ModelMalibu LimitedRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in98.4 in
Length191.5 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested15079%
Total Not Requested4021%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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