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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,930

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,650

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLSLT2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,465 $23,735 $25,595 $28,320 $13,990
Base Invoice $21,679 $22,667 $24,443 $26,762 $13,732
Floor mats         115
Floor mats         93
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 115
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 93
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $23,290 $24,560 $26,420 $29,145 $14,930
Total Invoice $22,504 $23,492 $25,268 $27,587 $14,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLSLT2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/50-18215/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$23,290$24,560$26,420$29,145$14,930
Adjustments for Features-3,905-4,530-5,880-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,385$20,030$20,540$21,400$14,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$1,155$2,015$0
Total Invoice$22,504$23,492$25,268$27,587$14,650
Adjustments for Features-3,773-4,333-5,624-7,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,731$19,159$19,644$20,256$14,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$428$913$1,525$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLSLT2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote start  $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support $0$0$0 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
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 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,300$6,650$8,515$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$4,530$5,880$7,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,773-4,333-5,624-7,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152015
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in101.2 in
Length191.5 in171.9 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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