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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820202020
ModelRioMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $26,670 $33,370
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo mat 95 80  
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Leather Package   1,395  
Cargo net   65 65
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo mat 78 73  
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Leather Package   1,269  
Cargo net   59 59
Options (change) 1,075 2,435 65
Options (change) 933 2,215 59
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $20,370 $30,030 $34,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,631
Model Year201820202020
ModelRioMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$20,370$30,030$34,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,855-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$26,175$28,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,605

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820202020
ModelRioMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,525$5,380$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-160

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182020
ModelRioMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in111.4 in
Length172.6 in194.2 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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