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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelRioMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $23,065
Base Invoice $17,167 $21,797
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 115  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Premium Package 2,345  
Floor mats 93  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,615 1,125
Options (change) 2,438 934
Destination 825 625
Total Price $21,530 $24,815
Total Invoice $20,430 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,505
Model Year20152006
ModelRioMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,530$24,815
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,920$24,815
Total Invoice$20,430$23,356
Adjustments for Features-5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,851$23,356

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelRioMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in188.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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