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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: $9,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202018
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $18,400
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Leather Package 1,395    
Cargo net 65 65  
Cargo mat 80   95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Leather Package 1,269    
Cargo net 59 59  
Cargo mat 73   78
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 2,435 65 1,075
Options (change) 2,215 59 933
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $30,030 $34,360 $20,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,631
Model Year202020202018
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19185/65-15
Total Price$30,030$34,360$20,370
Adjustments for Features-3,855-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,175$28,780$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year202020202018
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$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
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,380$7,105$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-403-1600

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20202018
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in101.6 in
Length194.2 in172.6 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,127 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 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
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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