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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: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555
Base Invoice $12,915 $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 85        
Bodyside moldings   150 150   150
Power driver seat         200
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 65        
Bodyside moldings   125 125   125
Power driver seat         166
Options (change) 1,085 150 150 0 350
Options (change) 957 125 125 0 291
Destination 650 670 670 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $15,350 $23,325 $25,525 $27,550 $25,275
Total Invoice $14,522 $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 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,524
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$15,350$23,325$25,525$27,550$25,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-4,330-5,810-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$21,325$21,195$21,740$22,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0$545$1,330
Total Invoice$14,522$22,062$24,141$26,072$23,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,892-4,095-5,498-2,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$20,170$20,046$20,574$21,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$0$528$1,173

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800  $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Remote start  $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $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
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75    
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
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$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,420$3,420$5,750$7,230$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$4,330$5,810$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,892-4,095-5,498-2,591

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
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.3,451 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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