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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTLTZSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $23,065 $22,865 $14,025
Base Invoice $16,883 $21,797 $21,608 $13,305
Side curtain airbags 690      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 465     400
Satellite radio 325 325 325  
1LT Equipment Group 640      
Rear spoiler 175      
Power Package       600
Floor mats       85
Side curtain airbags 573      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 386     357
Satellite radio 270 270 270  
1LT Equipment Group 592      
Rear spoiler 145      
Power Package       535
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 2,295 325 325 1,085
Options (change) 1,966 270 270 957
Destination 625 625 625 650
Total Price $20,785 $24,015 $23,815 $15,760
Total Invoice $19,474 $22,692 $22,503 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,292
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTLTZSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18195/55-15
Total Price$20,785$24,015$23,815$15,760
Adjustments for Features-1,355-3,970-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,430$20,045$21,135$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,705$0
Total Invoice$19,474$22,692$22,503$14,912
Adjustments for Features-1,270-3,751-2,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,204$18,941$19,971$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$1,767$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTLTZSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,890$3,600$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$3,970$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,270-3,751-2,5320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuRio
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
Chevrolet Malibu LT

1LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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