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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelRioMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $27,095
Base Invoice $16,962 $25,605
Designer Plus Package 750  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Designer Plus Package 692  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Options (change) 1,220 0
Options (change) 1,080 0
Destination 895 650
Total Price $19,870 $27,745
Total Invoice $18,937 $26,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,924
Model Year20172008
ModelRioMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
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)185/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$19,870$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$25,215
Total Invoice$18,937$26,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$23,861

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
ModelRioMalibu
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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