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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimEco2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $18,400
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $17,627
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175    
Forward collision warning   395    
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Leather Package 880 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034    
Forward collision warning   348    
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 2,610 2,570 0 980
Options (change) 2,418 2,262 0 855
Destination 810 810 810 895
Total Price $28,405 $28,270 $28,175 $20,275
Total Invoice $27,088 $26,841 $26,669 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,263
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimEco2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18185/65-15
Total Price$28,405$28,270$28,175$20,275
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,425-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$23,845$24,525$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$680$0
Total Invoice$27,088$26,841$26,669$19,377
Adjustments for Features-3,743-4,201-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,345$22,640$23,214$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$705$0$574$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimEco2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $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 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,225$5,450$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$4,425$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,743-4,201-3,4550

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in101.6 in
Length191.5 in172.6 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested76535%
Total Not Requested145065%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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