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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: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRXWRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $18,495 $26,995 $24,995 $27,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $13,305 $17,659 $25,510 $23,617 $25,925 $26,848
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 85          
Bodyside moldings   198 198 198 198 198
Satellite radio   427 427 427 427 427
Rear spoiler   380        
Aux input       97    
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 65          
Bodyside moldings   129 129 129 129 129
Satellite radio   320 320 320 320 320
Rear spoiler   285        
Aux input       63    
Options (change) 1,085 1,005 625 722 625 625
Options (change) 957 734 449 512 449 449
Destination 650 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $15,760 $20,195 $28,315 $26,412 $28,815 $29,815
Total Invoice $14,912 $19,088 $26,654 $24,824 $27,069 $27,992

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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: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,742
Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRXWRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4265hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10100, 1080, 4100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17225/40-17225/40-17
Total Price$15,760$20,195$28,315$26,412$28,815$29,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-5,100-2,750-4,350-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$17,620$23,215$23,662$24,465$24,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,595$6,042$6,845$6,445
Total Invoice$14,912$19,088$26,654$24,824$27,069$27,992
Adjustments for Features0-2,434-4,801-2,585-4,086-5,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$16,654$21,853$22,239$22,983$22,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,199$5,585$6,329$5,940

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

Model Year200920102010201020102010
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRXWRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0$0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900   
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0   
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100
Sunroof  $900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 $325$325
CD player$125  $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$675$3,250$5,775$3,425$5,025$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$5,100$2,750$4,350$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,434-4,801-2,585-4,086-5,398

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

Model Year20092010
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.3,076 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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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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