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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: $8,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $17,167 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 115      
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Navigation system   495   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Premium Package 2,345      
Floor mats 93      
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Navigation system   450   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 2,615 4,035 2,270 5,230
Options (change) 2,438 3,670 2,066 4,757
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $21,530 $30,035 $34,120 $33,980
Total Invoice $20,430 $28,665 $32,677 $32,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,367
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$21,530$30,035$34,120$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-4,095-4,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$27,030$30,025$29,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,995$2,045
Total Invoice$20,430$28,665$32,677$32,392
Adjustments for Features0-2,868-3,922-4,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,430$25,797$28,755$27,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,958$1,919

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201720172017
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,725$5,730$6,820$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$4,095$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,868-3,922-4,676

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152017
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length171.9 in193.8 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested295099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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