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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: $4,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011201120112011
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $18,495 $25,495 $27,995 $28,995 $33,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $13,305 $17,659 $24,079 $26,386 $27,309 $32,169 $35,285
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85            
Bodyside moldings   206 206 206 206 206 206
Satellite radio   427 427 427 427 427 427
Rear spoiler   388 388        
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65            
Bodyside moldings   134 134 134 134 134 134
Satellite radio   320 320 320 320 320 320
Rear spoiler   291 291        
Options (change) 1,085 1,021 1,021 633 633 633 633
Options (change) 957 745 745 454 454 454 454
Destination 650 725 725 725 725 725 725
Total Price $15,760 $20,241 $27,241 $29,353 $30,353 $35,353 $38,703
Total Invoice $14,912 $19,129 $25,549 $27,565 $28,488 $33,348 $36,464

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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: $1,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,831
Model Year2009201120112011201120112011
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp H4265hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16235/45-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$15,760$20,241$27,241$29,353$30,353$35,353$38,703
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-3,025-4,300-5,700-6,325-7,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$17,716$24,216$25,053$24,653$29,028$31,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500$7,337$6,937$11,312$13,637
Total Invoice$14,912$19,129$25,549$27,565$28,488$33,348$36,464
Adjustments for Features0-2,386-2,837-4,038-5,350-5,966-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$16,743$22,712$23,527$23,138$27,382$29,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,969$6,784$6,395$10,639$12,796

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

Model Year2009201120112011201120112011
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential     $275$275
Limited-slip front differential     $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$625$3,150$3,650$4,925$6,325$6,950$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$3,025$4,300$5,700$6,325$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,386-2,837-4,038-5,350-5,966-6,925

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

Model Year20092011
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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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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