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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: $14,550

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelRioRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXSXLSRSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,815 $13,615 $23,270 $24,270 $26,670 $33,370
Power Package 600 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400        
Floor mats 85 85        
Power Package 535 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 357        
Floor mats 65 65        
Options (change) 1,085 1,085 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 957 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 925 925 925 925
Total Price $14,550 $15,350 $24,195 $25,195 $27,595 $34,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,000
Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelRioRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXSXLSRSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4160hp I4160hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5M5CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/55-15205/65-16245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$14,550$15,350$24,195$25,195$27,595$34,295
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,555-5,585-5,585-9,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,550$14,450$19,640$19,610$22,010$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$30$0$2,400$5,260

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelRioRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXSXLSRSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start     $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125    
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
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$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat     $200
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$670$1,570$5,225$6,255$6,255$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,555$5,585$5,585$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851-174-205-187-254

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082020
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in111.4 in
Length166.9 in194.2 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

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
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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