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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelRioMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $23,065
Base Invoice $19,667 $21,797
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 470 1,125
Options (change) 388 934
Destination 850 625
Total Price $22,075 $24,815
Total Invoice $20,905 $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: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,336
Model Year20162006
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$22,075$24,815
Adjustments for Features-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$24,815
Total Invoice$20,905$23,356
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,020$23,356

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
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
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 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$3,725$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in188.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,730 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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