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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: $20,370 Kia Rio EX | |||
| Difference: $8,505 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455 Kia Rio EX | |||
| Difference: $7,973 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $18,400 | $25,595 | $28,320 |
| Base Invoice | $17,627 | $24,443 | $26,762 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 80 | 80 |
| Floor mats | 130 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 500 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,125 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Cargo mat | 78 | 70 | 70 |
| Floor mats | 104 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 460 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 990 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,100 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,075 | 2,455 | 80 |
| Options (change) | 933 | 2,160 | 70 |
| Destination | 895 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $20,370 | $28,875 | $29,225 |
| Total Invoice | $19,455 | $27,428 | $27,657 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,912 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 130hp I4 | 196hp I4 | 196hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 185/65-15 | 235/50-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $20,370 | $28,875 | $29,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,275 | -3,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,370 | $24,600 | $25,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $725 |
| Total Invoice | $19,455 | $27,428 | $27,657 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,061 | -3,691 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,455 | $23,367 | $23,966 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $599 |
Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat USB outlets (optional) | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,625 | $5,900 | $5,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,275 | $3,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,061 | -3,691 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 172.6 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,649 lb. | 3,394 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 490 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 53% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 100% |
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