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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $14,025
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $13,305
Bodyside moldings 150    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Bodyside moldings 132    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 250 100 1,085
Options (change) 220 88 957
Destination 720 720 650
Total Price $26,145 $27,775 $15,760
Total Invoice $24,856 $26,415 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,899
Model Year201020102009
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/55-15
Total Price$26,145$27,775$15,760
Adjustments for Features-4,255-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,890$22,280$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0
Total Invoice$24,856$26,415$14,912
Adjustments for Features-4,045-5,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,811$21,189$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020102009
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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$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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,640$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$5,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,045-5,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102009
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio specs.

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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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