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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $18,400
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $17,627
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Cargo mat 80   80 95
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Navigation system     495  
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Cargo mat 73   73 78
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Navigation system     450  
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 2,435 65 4,125 1,075
Options (change) 2,215 59 3,752 933
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $28,435 $31,915 $32,875 $20,370
Total Invoice $27,210 $30,670 $31,387 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,066
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H130hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$28,435$31,915$32,875$20,370
Adjustments for Features-3,855-5,580-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$26,335$26,445$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,755$1,865$0
Total Invoice$27,210$30,670$31,387$19,455
Adjustments for Features-3,689-5,362-6,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,521$25,308$25,248$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,787$1,727$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200$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$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
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 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Total Value of Features$5,455$7,180$8,030$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$5,580$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,689-5,362-6,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in101.6 in
Length193.8 in172.6 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested132575%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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