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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLTSSLTZLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,435 $23,470 $23,675 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $17,421 $22,179 $22,373 $13,330 $13,990
Antilock brakes (ABS) 465        
Front side airbags 295        
Satellite radio 199 199 325    
Rear spoiler 175     300  
Value Package       600  
195/55HR15       285  
Floor mats       95 95
Antilock brakes (ABS) 386        
Front side airbags 245        
Satellite radio 165 165 270    
Rear spoiler 145     250  
Value Package       535  
195/55HR15       250  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 1,134 199 325 1,280 95
Options (change) 941 165 270 1,107 72
Destination 650 650 650 695 695
Total Price $20,219 $24,319 $24,650 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $19,012 $22,994 $23,293 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,592
Model Year20072007200720102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLTSSLTZLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4240hp V6217hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18225/50-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,219$24,319$24,650$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-1,005-2,630-3,9200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,214$21,689$20,730$15,770$15,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$1,516$385$0
Total Invoice$19,012$22,994$23,293$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-945-2,487-3,7040-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,067$20,507$19,589$15,132$14,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,440$1,522$657$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072007200720102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLTSSLTZLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$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  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$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$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150  
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,975$3,600$4,890$970$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$2,630$3,920$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-945-2,487-3,7040-282

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072010
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length188.3 in167.3 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
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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