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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: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRioMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $27,095
Base Invoice $19,667 $25,605
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Sunroof   800
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 470 800
Options (change) 388 664
Destination 850 650
Total Price $22,075 $28,545
Total Invoice $20,905 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,467
Model Year20162008
ModelRioMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,075$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$27,965
Total Invoice$20,905$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$26,372

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelRioMalibu
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-547

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length172.0 in191.8 in
Width67.7 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.1 ft3

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