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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $20,755
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 2,045 2,270 470
Options (change) 1,861 2,066 388
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $29,840 $36,765 $22,075

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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: $7,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,158
Model Year202120212016
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$29,840$36,765$22,075
Adjustments for Features-555-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,285$32,995$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year202120212016
ModelMalibuMalibuRio
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
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$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,055$8,270$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$3,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-3140

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20212016
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length194.2 in172.0 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,127 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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