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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $14,345 Kia Rio LX | ||||||
| Difference: $8,160 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571 Kia Rio LX | ||||||
| Difference: $7,707 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $12,695 | $21,605 | $22,505 | $24,705 | $26,880 | $25,555 |
| Base Invoice | $12,045 | $20,417 | $21,267 | $23,346 | $25,402 | $24,149 |
| Power Package | 600 | |||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | |||||
| Floor mats | 70 | 80 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Power driver seat | 200 | |||||
| Power Package | 535 | |||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 357 | |||||
| Floor mats | 54 | 66 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | ||
| Power driver seat | 166 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,070 | 230 | 150 | 150 | 0 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 946 | 191 | 125 | 125 | 0 | 291 |
| Destination | 580 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $14,345 | $22,505 | $23,325 | $25,525 | $27,550 | $25,275 |
| Total Invoice | $13,571 | $21,278 | $22,062 | $24,141 | $26,072 | $23,810 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,272 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 110hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 164hp I4 H |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | A4 | T6 | T6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 210, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 185/65-14 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/50-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $14,345 | $22,505 | $23,325 | $25,525 | $27,550 | $25,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,575 | -2,725 | -5,055 | -6,535 | -3,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $14,345 | $19,930 | $20,600 | $20,470 | $21,015 | $21,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $670 | $540 | $1,085 | $1,870 |
| Total Invoice | $13,571 | $21,278 | $22,062 | $24,141 | $26,072 | $23,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,435 | -2,577 | -4,781 | -6,184 | -3,274 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $13,571 | $18,843 | $19,485 | $19,360 | $19,888 | $20,536 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $642 | $517 | $1,045 | $1,693 |
Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Chrome-clad steel wheels | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $520 | $3,095 | $3,245 | $5,575 | $7,055 | $3,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,575 | $2,725 | $5,055 | $6,535 | $3,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,435 | -2,577 | -4,781 | -6,184 | -3,274 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,366 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 50.8 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.8 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.0 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.3 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX
| Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power mirrors | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power front side windows | 250 | Yes |
| Power locks | 275 | Yes |
| Remote keyless entry | 225 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power rear side windows | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
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