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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $20,755
Base Invoice $25,605 $19,667
Sunroof 800  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   120
Sunroof 664  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 800 470
Options (change) 664 388
Destination 650 850
Total Price $28,545 $22,075
Total Invoice $26,919 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,467
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,545$22,075
Adjustments for Features-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$22,075
Total Invoice$26,919$20,905
Adjustments for Features-5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,372$20,905

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,555$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in172.0 in
Width70.3 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,730 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
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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