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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,225 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $17,755
Base Invoice $22,296 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $16,962
Universal garage door opener         350
Eco Package         600
Floor mats         120
Universal garage door opener         291
Eco Package         551
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 939
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Total Price $24,100 $26,000 $31,850 $28,750 $19,720
Total Invoice $23,171 $24,995 $30,611 $27,635 $18,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,976
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,100$26,000$31,850$28,750$19,720
Adjustments for Features-1,455-2,485-6,325-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,645$23,515$25,525$26,140$19,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$2,880$3,495$0
Total Invoice$23,171$24,995$30,611$27,635$18,796
Adjustments for Features-1,399-2,389-6,079-2,5090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,772$22,606$24,532$25,126$18,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$834$2,760$3,354$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
CVT   $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150  
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
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 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$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$0 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
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$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,555$8,395$4,680$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$2,485$6,325$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,399-2,389-6,079-2,5090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in172.0 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%

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