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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: $14,930

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,650

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,990 $21,995 $23,185 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $13,732 $21,225 $22,141 $23,769 $25,859
Floor mats 115        
Floor mats 93        
Options (change) 115 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 93 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 810 810 810 810
Total Price $14,930 $22,805 $23,995 $25,700 $28,175
Total Invoice $14,650 $22,035 $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 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,636
Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4197hp I4197hp I4197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/60-16235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$14,930$22,805$23,995$25,700$28,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,880-4,280-5,630-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,930$18,925$19,715$20,070$20,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$790$1,145$1,755
Total Invoice$14,650$22,035$22,951$24,579$26,669
Adjustments for Features0-3,749-4,094-5,384-7,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,650$18,286$18,857$19,195$19,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$571$909$1,289

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLXLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
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
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50 $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
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
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
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$570$4,450$4,850$6,200$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880$4,280$5,630$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,749-4,094-5,384-7,094

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.8 in
Length171.9 in191.5 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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