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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $22,865 $17,755
Base Invoice $21,797 $21,608 $16,962
Satellite radio 325 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695  
Designer Plus Package     750
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Satellite radio 270 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577  
Designer Plus Package     692
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 325 1,020 1,220
Options (change) 270 847 1,080
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $24,015 $24,510 $19,870
Total Invoice $22,692 $23,080 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,868
Model Year200620062017
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18185/65-15
Total Price$24,015$24,510$19,870
Adjustments for Features-1,0900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,925$24,510$19,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0
Total Invoice$22,692$23,080$18,937
Adjustments for Features-1,0300-143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,662$23,080$18,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,418$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062017
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 $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$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
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$4,215$3,125$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0300-143

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length188.3 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,730 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

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