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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: $16,835

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelRioRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXSXECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $25,945 $23,610 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $24,777 $22,548 $24,176 $26,262
Value Package 750          
195/55VR15 300          
Floor mats 95 95        
Value Package 665          
195/55VR15 260          
Floor mats 72 72        
Options (change) 1,145 95 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 997 72 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 825 825 825 825
Total Price $16,835 $16,885 $26,770 $24,435 $26,140 $28,615
Total Invoice $16,172 $15,877 $25,602 $23,373 $25,001 $27,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,569
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelRioRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXSXECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16225/55-17215/60-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$16,835$16,885$26,770$24,435$26,140$28,615
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,805-2,580-3,930-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,835$16,310$22,965$21,855$22,210$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$1,110$0$355$965
Total Invoice$16,172$15,877$25,602$23,373$25,001$27,087
Adjustments for Features0-541-3,639-2,468-3,759-5,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,172$15,336$21,963$20,905$21,242$21,601
Cost Above Minimum$836$0$1,058$0$337$696

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelRioRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXSXECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
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$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$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   $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
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
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$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
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$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Total Value of Features$1,320$1,895$5,125$3,900$5,250$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,805$2,580$3,930$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-3,639-2,468-3,759-5,486

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112014
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in107.8 in
Length167.3 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 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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