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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $18,090
Base Invoice $21,797 $17,167
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   115
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664  
Premium Package   2,345
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,125 2,615
Options (change) 934 2,438
Destination 625 825
Total Price $24,815 $21,530
Total Invoice $23,356 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,505
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,815$21,530
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$20,920
Total Invoice$23,356$20,430
Adjustments for Features0-579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,356$19,851

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-579

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length188.3 in171.9 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,404 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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