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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: $17,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,357

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelRioRioMalibu Classic
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,300 $17,500 $20,320
Base Invoice $15,535 $16,675 $19,304
Floor mats 95 95  
Satellite radio     200
Floor mats 72 72  
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 95 95 200
Options (change) 72 72 166
Destination 750 750 650
Total Price $17,145 $18,345 $21,170
Total Invoice $16,357 $17,497 $20,120

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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: $4,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,407
Model Year201220122008
ModelRioRioMalibu Classic
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$17,145$18,345$21,170
Adjustments for Features-585-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,560$16,475$21,170
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0
Total Invoice$16,357$17,497$20,120
Adjustments for Features-558-1,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,799$15,713$20,120
Cost Above Minimum$86$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelRioRioMalibu Classic
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,245$3,530$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-558-1,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelRioMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in188.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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