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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,495 $22,975 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $12,800 $21,826 $24,115 $25,806
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70      
Bodyside moldings   150 150  
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54      
Bodyside moldings   132 132  
Options (change) 1,070 150 150 0
Options (change) 946 132 132 0
Destination 625 760 760 760
Total Price $15,190 $23,885 $26,295 $27,925
Total Invoice $14,371 $22,718 $25,007 $26,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,945
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$15,190$23,885$26,295$27,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-4,005-5,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,190$21,360$22,290$22,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930$1,170
Total Invoice$14,371$22,718$25,007$26,566
Adjustments for Features0-2,402-3,809-5,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,371$20,316$21,198$21,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$882$1,118

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$1,295$3,820$5,300$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$4,005$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,402-3,809-5,132

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072011
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in112.3 in
Length166.9 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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