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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: $14,850

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,017

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRioRioMalibu Classic
TrimLXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,815 $13,615 $20,320
Base Invoice $12,160 $12,915 $19,304
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Power Package 600 600  
Floor mats 85 85  
Rear spoiler 300   175
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 357  
Power Package 535 535  
Floor mats 65 65  
Rear spoiler 250   145
Options (change) 1,385 1,085 175
Options (change) 1,207 957 145
Destination 650 650 650
Total Price $14,850 $15,350 $21,145
Total Invoice $14,017 $14,522 $20,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,775
Model Year200820082008
ModelRioRioMalibu Classic
TrimLXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/55-15215/60-16
Total Price$14,850$15,350$21,145
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,850$14,650$19,605
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$14,017$14,522$20,099
Adjustments for Features0-662-1,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,017$13,860$18,635
Cost Above Minimum$157$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200820082008
ModelRioRioMalibu Classic
TrimLXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Traction control  $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$660$1,360$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-662-1,464

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelRioMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in188.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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