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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $18,495 $24,350 $26,450
Base Invoice $13,305 $17,634 $22,997 $24,935
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
Bodyside moldings   198 198 198
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Rear spoiler   380 380  
Aux input     97  
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
Bodyside moldings   129 129 129
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Rear spoiler   285 285  
Aux input     63  
Options (change) 1,085 1,031 1,128 651
Options (change) 957 754 817 469
Destination 650 645 645 645
Total Price $15,760 $20,171 $26,123 $27,746
Total Invoice $14,912 $19,033 $24,459 $26,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,573
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 1080, 4100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$15,760$20,171$26,123$27,746
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-2,725-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$17,471$23,398$24,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,927$6,825
Total Invoice$14,912$19,033$24,459$26,049
Adjustments for Features0-2,548-2,551-3,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$16,485$21,908$22,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,423$6,325

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Total Value of Features$675$3,375$3,400$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$2,725$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,548-2,551-3,239

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20092008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.1 in
Length166.9 in180.3 in
Width66.7 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft311.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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