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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: $14,390

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $10,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120072007
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLSRSLTPremierLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,400 $24,400 $26,800 $33,500 $12,695 $13,495
Power Package         600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400 400
Floor mats         70 70
Power Package         535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357 357
Floor mats         54 54
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 946 946
Destination 995 995 995 995 625 625
Total Price $24,395 $25,395 $27,795 $34,495 $14,390 $15,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,795
Model Year202120212021202120072007
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLSRSLTPremierLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4160hp I4250hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7T9M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$24,395$25,395$27,795$34,495$14,390$15,190
Adjustments for Features-4,680-5,560-5,560-9,3750-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$19,835$22,235$25,120$14,390$14,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$2,520$5,405$100$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year202120212021202120072007
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuRioRio
TrimLSRSLTPremierLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150  
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat   $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Heated front seats   $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $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 $350
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,080$6,080$9,895$520$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$5,560$5,560$9,375$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-218-199-2700-851

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20212007
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in98.4 in
Length194.2 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,127 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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