| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $8,160 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455 Kia Rio EX | ||||
| Difference: $7,842 | ||||
|
|
||||
Calculate Payments |
||||
|
|
||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LT | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $18,400 | $25,125 | $30,975 | $27,875 |
| Base Invoice | $17,627 | $24,120 | $29,736 | $26,760 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 130 | |||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 80 | 80 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 500 | |||
| Convenience and Technology Package | 995 | 995 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| Cargo net | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,195 | |||
| Navigation system | 495 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 104 | |||
| Cargo mat | 78 | 73 | 73 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 460 | |||
| Convenience and Technology Package | 905 | 905 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,269 | 1,269 | ||
| Cargo net | 55 | 55 | 55 | |
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,087 | |||
| Navigation system | 450 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,075 | 2,530 | 60 | 4,220 |
| Options (change) | 933 | 2,302 | 55 | 3,839 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $20,370 | $28,530 | $31,910 | $32,970 |
| Total Invoice | $19,455 | $27,297 | $30,666 | $31,474 |
|
|
||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Kia Rio dealer quotes or Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,305 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,154 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LT | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 130hp I4 | 163hp I4 | 250hp I4 | 122hp I4 H |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T9 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 185/65-15 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $20,370 | $28,530 | $31,910 | $32,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,855 | -5,580 | -6,430 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,370 | $24,675 | $26,330 | $26,540 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,655 | $1,865 |
| Total Invoice | $19,455 | $27,297 | $30,666 | $31,474 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,688 | -5,362 | -6,138 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,455 | $23,609 | $25,304 | $25,336 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,695 | $1,727 |
Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | EX | LT | Premier | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Rear seat USB outlets (optional) | $0 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,600 | $5,455 | $7,180 | $8,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,855 | $5,580 | $6,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,688 | -5,362 | -6,138 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Rio | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 111.4 in |
| Length | 172.6 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,649 lb. | 3,087 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.0 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 | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT
| Convenience and Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Convenience and Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 75% |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 100% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.
