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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $18,400
Base Invoice $25,806 $17,627
Temporary spare tire 100  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   130
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Temporary spare tire 88  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   104
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 100 1,075
Options (change) 88 933
Destination 760 895
Total Price $28,025 $20,370
Total Invoice $26,654 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,717
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18185/65-15
Total Price$28,025$20,370
Adjustments for Features-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,415$20,370
Total Invoice$26,654$19,455
Adjustments for Features-2,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,172$19,455

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,500$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4820

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in101.6 in
Length191.8 in172.6 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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