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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $28,495
Base Invoice $16,675 $26,848
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Navigation system   1,737
Options (change) 2,295 2,000
Options (change) 2,072 1,737
Destination 750 695
Total Price $20,545 $31,190
Total Invoice $19,497 $29,280

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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: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,943
Model Year20122010
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-17
Total Price$20,545$31,190
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$30,295
Total Invoice$19,497$29,280
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$28,440

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

Model Year20122010
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840

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

Model Year20122010
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.1 in
Length171.9 in180.3 in
Width67.7 in68.5 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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