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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: $14,815

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $10,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,539

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $13,900
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $13,646
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Floor mats     115
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 3,915 0 115
Options (change) 3,463 0 93
Destination 650 650 800
Total Price $25,750 $27,745 $14,815
Total Invoice $24,133 $26,255 $14,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,716
Model Year200820082014
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18185/65-15
Total Price$25,750$27,745$14,815
Adjustments for Features-5,205-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$21,110$14,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$24,133$26,255$14,539
Adjustments for Features-4,878-6,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,255$19,976$14,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$721$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082014
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,355$720
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,878-6,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in171.9 in
Width70.3 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Alloy wheels350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1955100%

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