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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555 $13,615
Base Invoice $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149 $12,915
Bodyside moldings 150 150   150  
Power driver seat       200  
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         85
Bodyside moldings 125 125   125  
Power driver seat       166  
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Floor mats         65
Options (change) 150 150 0 350 1,085
Options (change) 125 125 0 291 957
Destination 670 670 670 670 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $23,325 $25,525 $27,550 $25,275 $15,350
Total Invoice $22,062 $24,141 $26,072 $23,810 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,524
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H110hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$23,325$25,525$27,550$25,275$15,350
Adjustments for Features-2,000-4,330-5,810-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,325$21,195$21,740$22,525$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$130$0$545$1,330$0
Total Invoice$22,062$24,141$26,072$23,810$14,522
Adjustments for Features-1,892-4,095-5,498-2,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,170$20,046$20,574$21,219$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$124$0$528$1,173$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Cargo net  $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights  $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,420$5,750$7,230$4,170$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$4,330$5,810$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,892-4,095-5,498-2,5910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in98.4 in
Length191.8 in166.9 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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