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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $16,885 Kia Rio SX | |||||
| Difference: $3,900 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877 Kia Rio SX | |||||
| Difference: $3,597 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Rio | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | SX | LT | LTZ | SS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $14,995 | $16,095 | $17,865 | $23,065 | $22,865 |
| Base Invoice | $14,480 | $15,110 | $16,883 | $21,797 | $21,608 |
| Value Package | 750 | ||||
| 195/55VR15 | 300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 175 | |||
| Floor mats | 95 | 95 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 465 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 690 | ||||
| 1LT Equipment Group | 640 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 325 | 325 | 325 | ||
| Value Package | 665 | ||||
| 195/55VR15 | 260 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 250 | 145 | |||
| Floor mats | 72 | 72 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 386 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 573 | ||||
| 1LT Equipment Group | 592 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 270 | 270 | 270 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,445 | 95 | 2,295 | 325 | 325 |
| Options (change) | 1,247 | 72 | 1,966 | 270 | 270 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 625 | 625 | 625 |
| Total Price | $17,135 | $16,885 | $20,785 | $24,015 | $23,815 |
| Total Invoice | $16,422 | $15,877 | $19,474 | $22,692 | $22,503 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Rio | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | SX | LT | LTZ | SS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 110hp I4 | 110hp I4 | 144hp I4 | 201hp V6 | 240hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| 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) | 195/55-15 | 205/45-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $17,135 | $16,885 | $20,785 | $24,015 | $23,815 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -505 | -3,120 | -1,830 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $17,135 | $16,585 | $20,280 | $20,895 | $21,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $550 | $0 | $0 | $615 | $1,705 |
| Total Invoice | $16,422 | $15,877 | $19,474 | $22,692 | $22,503 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -282 | -473 | -2,948 | -1,729 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,422 | $15,595 | $19,001 | $19,744 | $20,774 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $827 | $0 | $0 | $743 | $1,773 |
Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Rio | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | LX | SX | LT | LTZ | SS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $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 | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $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 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $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 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,770 | $2,070 | $2,275 | $4,890 | $3,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $505 | $3,120 | $1,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -282 | -473 | -2,948 | -1,729 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 167.3 in | 188.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,366 lb. | 3,298 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 50.8 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.8 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Cruise control | 150 | Yes |
| Power mirrors | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power front side windows | 250 | Yes |
| Power locks | 275 | Yes |
| Remote keyless entry | 225 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power rear side windows | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 15% |
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 1LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 67% |
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