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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,775

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,917

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelRioMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $20,320
Base Invoice $17,627 $19,304
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 130  
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 104  
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 480 795
Options (change) 395 660
Destination 895 650
Total Price $19,775 $21,765
Total Invoice $18,917 $20,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year20182008
ModelRioMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$19,775$21,765
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,535$21,765
Total Invoice$18,917$20,614
Adjustments for Features-1,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,731$20,614

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelRioMalibu Classic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelRioMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.3 in
Length172.6 in188.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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