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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXEcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $24,985 $23,185 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $13,305 $23,860 $22,141 $23,769 $25,859
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 85        
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 65        
Options (change) 1,085 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 810 810 810 810
Total Price $15,760 $25,795 $23,995 $25,700 $28,175
Total Invoice $14,912 $24,670 $22,951 $24,579 $26,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,165
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXEcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15225/55-17215/60-16235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$15,760$25,795$23,995$25,700$28,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,480-3,005-4,355-6,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$22,315$20,990$21,345$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0$355$965
Total Invoice$14,912$24,670$22,951$24,579$26,669
Adjustments for Features0-3,328-2,874-4,165-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$21,342$20,077$20,414$20,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0$337$704

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXEcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$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
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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
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$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
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    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Total Value of Features$1,070$4,550$4,075$5,425$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,480$3,005$4,355$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,328-2,874-4,165-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in107.8 in
Length166.9 in191.5 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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