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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $18,090
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $17,167
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Navigation system 495   495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270 1,150  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Premium Package       2,500
Floor mats       115
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Navigation system 450   450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156 1,046  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Premium Package       2,345
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 3,935 1,270 5,130 2,615
Options (change) 3,579 1,156 4,666 2,438
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $29,830 $33,065 $33,775 $21,530
Total Invoice $28,473 $31,714 $32,200 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,175
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,830$33,065$33,775$21,530
Adjustments for Features-3,005-3,995-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,825$29,070$28,870$21,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$2,045$0
Total Invoice$28,473$31,714$32,200$20,430
Adjustments for Features-2,868-3,832-4,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,605$27,882$27,524$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$1,919$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,730$6,720$7,630$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$3,995$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,868-3,832-4,6760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in171.9 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested295099%
Total Not Requested251%

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