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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $17,865 $23,065 $22,865
Base Invoice $12,915 $16,883 $21,797 $21,608
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 465    
Floor mats 85      
Side curtain airbags   690    
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 386    
Floor mats 65      
Side curtain airbags   573    
Options (change) 1,085 1,155 0 0
Options (change) 957 959 0 0
Destination 650 625 625 625
Total Price $15,350 $19,645 $23,690 $23,490
Total Invoice $14,522 $18,467 $22,422 $22,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,906
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$15,350$19,645$23,690$23,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-4,145-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$18,540$19,545$20,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005$2,095
Total Invoice$14,522$18,467$22,422$22,233
Adjustments for Features0-1,039-3,923-2,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$17,428$18,499$19,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,071$2,103

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,250$5,290$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105$4,145$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,039-3,923-2,702

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082006
ModelRioMalibu
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 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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