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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: $8,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimECOLT2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $23,610 $25,315 $27,790 $14,025
Base Invoice $24,777 $22,548 $24,176 $26,262 $13,305
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         85
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Floor mats         65
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 957
Destination 825 825 825 825 650
Total Price $26,770 $24,435 $26,140 $28,615 $15,760
Total Invoice $25,602 $23,373 $25,001 $27,087 $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: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,419
Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimECOLT2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16235/50-18215/60-16195/55-15
Total Price$26,770$24,435$26,140$28,615$15,760
Adjustments for Features-4,405-3,180-4,530-6,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,365$21,255$21,610$22,220$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$1,110$0$355$965$0
Total Invoice$25,602$23,373$25,001$27,087$14,912
Adjustments for Features-4,213-3,042-4,333-6,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,389$20,331$20,668$21,033$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$1,058$0$337$702$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimECOLT2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote start$150 $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
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$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$4,250$5,600$7,465$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$3,180$4,530$6,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,213-3,042-4,333-6,0540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142009
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in98.4 in
Length191.5 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.9 ft3

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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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