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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison

Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Rio Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Rio Price Comparison:

TrueDelta features the Internet's most balanced and thorough car price and
features comparison between the Chevrolet Malibu and Kia Rio. Including:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Malibu vs. Rio Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Malibu and Rio will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Kia Rio SX's price is $5,275 lower than the Chevrolet Malibu LS's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Malibu vs. Rio Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Kia Rio SX, the Chevrolet Malibu LS includes additional features worth $575. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $1455 adjustment for the Kia Rio SX's additional features, the Kia Rio SX is $5,275 less than the Chevrolet Malibu LS.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,969
Model Year201020122012
ModelMalibuRioRio
TrimLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price22,74017,14518,345
Adjustments for Features-5750-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price22,16517,14516,890
Cost Above Minimum02550
Total Invoice21,62516,35717,497
Adjustments for Features-5470-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice21,07816,35716,109
Cost Above Minimum02480

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

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.

Lowest Total Price: Kia Rio EX
Difference: 5,595
Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Rio EX
Difference: 5,268
Model Year201020122012
ModelMalibuRioRio
TrimLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price21,82516,30017,500
Base Invoice20,73415,53516,675
Bluetooth cell phone link115  
Floor mats809595
Bluetooth cell phone link10100
Floor mats707272
Total options1959595
Total options1717272
Destination720750750
Total Price22,74017,14518,345
Total Invoice21,62516,35717,497

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020122012
ModelMalibuRioRio
TrimLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $100
Media drive, small  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$400  
USB port $150$150
Voice control for external devices  $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $50
Laminated side glass$300  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Exterior temperature display$50  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,145$1,570$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-5470-1,388

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in171.9 in
Width70.3 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Malibu

Price of the Chevrolet Malibu: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Got a really good lease deal. Didn't want to purchase a car at the time.
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought my malibu used with 9000 miles. I got a very good price so I am happy with my decision.
2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Paid $23,049 for 2LT with sunroof
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Value packed - easily beats the competition on price, and GM incentives plus warranty make it a no brainer.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 We found this car used with 15,000 miles for about $5,000 less than any other used Malibu available.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Malibu is a very quiet and refined car. It has decent handling and offers a lot of features for its price! The dealer incentives, combined with many positive reviews make it in my opinion a car that provides good value for the money.
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I purchased new base model and have paid 2500 less than sticker price (60 month).
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought it used, depreciation is very high so it was very inexpensive considering the features and performance offered. It cost only 50% of list when only 23 months old. Since I intend to keep it for at least three year depreciation is not a concern.
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great vehicle to have!
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price was over 10K less than Camry or Accord and actually had better safety and features.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Kia Rio

Price of the Kia Rio: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 i went in with set price and style i wanted, i got it. insurance was cheap on it.
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The car in base model is very resonably priced in my opinion. Even my LX (ps, ac, am/fm cd) was a great deal. The dealership gave the max. on my trade in (110%) and I drove away with a payment $50 less per month and 2 years less!
2007 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 $14K for a car like this is pretty good.
2002 4dr Sedan 96-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 It came with AM/FM/CD, power steering and air conditioning for $6995 for a new car.

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