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

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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelRioRioMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimLXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $22,762 $26,857
Value Package 750      
195/55VR15 300      
Rear spoiler 300   400 400
Floor mats 95 95    
Value Package 665      
195/55VR15 260      
Rear spoiler 250   364 364
Floor mats 72 72    
Options (change) 1,445 95 400 400
Options (change) 1,247 72 364 364
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $25,110 $29,695
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $24,001 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,939
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelRioRioMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimLXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$17,135$16,885$25,110$29,695
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,655-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$22,455$23,825
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$1,370
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$24,001$28,096
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,538-5,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$21,463$22,542
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$1,079

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelRioRioMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimLXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Total Value of Features$1,320$1,695$3,975$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,655$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,538-5,554

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
ModelRioMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in107.8 in
Length167.3 in191.5 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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