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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016201620162016
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLSLT2LTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $23,120 $25,020 $28,620 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $16,962 $22,195 $24,019 $27,475 $29,683 $26,659
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 0
Options (change) 939 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $19,720 $23,995 $25,895 $29,495 $31,795 $28,645
Total Invoice $18,796 $23,070 $24,894 $28,350 $30,558 $27,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,880
Model Year201720162016201620162016
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLSLT2LTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4163hp I4250hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$19,720$23,995$25,895$29,495$31,795$28,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,480-4,810-6,225-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,720$22,545$23,415$24,685$25,570$26,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$870$2,140$3,025$3,495
Total Invoice$18,796$23,070$24,894$28,350$30,558$27,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,394-2,384-4,623-5,983-2,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,796$21,676$22,510$23,727$24,575$25,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$834$2,051$2,899$3,354

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720162016201620162016
ModelRioMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLSLT2LTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$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     
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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$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$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150$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$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system    $600 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Heated mirrors$25 $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$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,520$4,550$6,880$8,295$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,480$4,810$6,225$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,394-2,384-4,623-5,983-2,504

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172016
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length172.0 in193.8 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,730 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 EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%

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