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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLTPremierHybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $13,330 $13,990
Sport Package 875        
Value Package       600  
195/55HR15       285  
Floor mats       95 95
Rear spoiler       300  
Sport Package 796        
Value Package       535  
195/55HR15       250  
Floor mats       72 72
Rear spoiler       250  
Options (change) 875 0 0 1,280 95
Options (change) 796 0 0 1,107 72
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Total Price $26,875 $31,850 $28,750 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $25,791 $30,611 $27,635 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,915
Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLTPremierHybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$26,875$31,850$28,750$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-4,660-8,150-4,4350-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$23,700$24,315$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$2,100$460$0
Total Invoice$25,791$30,611$27,635$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-4,472-7,833-4,2630-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,319$22,778$23,372$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$2,053$728$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLTPremierHybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start $150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
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   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,630$9,120$5,405$970$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$8,150$4,435$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,472-7,833-4,2630-353

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in98.4 in
Length193.8 in167.3 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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