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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $17,900
Base Invoice $27,027 $17,088
3.6L V6 1,600  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   115
3.6L V6 1,512  
Premium Package   2,345
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,600 2,615
Options (change) 1,512 2,438
Destination 760 800
Total Price $30,960 $21,315
Total Invoice $29,299 $20,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,296
Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,960$21,315
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$21,315
Total Invoice$29,299$20,326
Adjustments for Features-6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,622$20,326

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuRio
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height 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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,645 lb.2,476 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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