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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,720 Kia Rio EX | |||||
| Difference: $3,570 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796 Kia Rio EX | |||||
| Difference: $3,708 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,755 | $22,465 | $23,735 | $25,595 | $28,320 |
| Base Invoice | $16,962 | $21,679 | $22,667 | $24,443 | $26,762 |
| Eco Package | 600 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Floor mats | 120 | ||||
| Eco Package | 551 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Floor mats | 97 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,070 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 939 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $19,720 | $23,290 | $24,560 | $26,420 | $29,145 |
| Total Invoice | $18,796 | $22,504 | $23,492 | $25,268 | $27,587 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,930 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 196hp I4 | 196hp I4 | 196hp I4 | 196hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 185/65-15 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 235/50-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $19,720 | $23,290 | $24,560 | $26,420 | $29,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -805 | -1,430 | -2,780 | -4,645 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,720 | $22,485 | $23,130 | $23,640 | $24,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $645 | $1,155 | $2,015 |
| Total Invoice | $18,796 | $22,504 | $23,492 | $25,268 | $27,587 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -778 | -1,368 | -2,659 | -4,397 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,796 | $21,726 | $22,124 | $22,609 | $23,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $398 | $883 | $1,464 |
Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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), 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 | $2,070 | $2,875 | $3,500 | $4,850 | $6,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $805 | $1,430 | $2,780 | $4,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -778 | -1,368 | -2,659 | -4,397 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 172.0 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,730 lb. | 3,394 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.8 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.2 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.1 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX
| Eco Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Automatic start / stop | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 43% |
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