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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: $19,030

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $563

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,085

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelRioRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $18,090 $18,495 $24,350 $26,450
Base Invoice $16,220 $17,167 $17,634 $22,997 $24,935
Convenience Package 1,200        
Floor mats 115 115      
Satellite radio     453 453 453
Aux input       97  
Convenience Package 1,116        
Floor mats 93 93      
Satellite radio     340 340 340
Aux input       63  
Options (change) 1,315 115 453 550 453
Options (change) 1,209 93 340 403 340
Destination 825 825 645 645 645
Total Price $19,130 $19,030 $19,593 $25,545 $27,548
Total Invoice $18,254 $18,085 $18,619 $24,045 $25,920

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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: $543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelRioRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 1080, 4100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$19,130$19,030$19,593$25,545$27,548
Adjustments for Features0-200-220-245-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,130$18,830$19,373$25,300$26,378
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0$5,927$7,005
Total Invoice$18,254$18,085$18,619$24,045$25,920
Adjustments for Features0-190-209-231-1,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,254$17,895$18,410$23,814$24,819
Cost Above Minimum$359$0$0$5,404$6,409

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

Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelRioRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXSX2.5i PremiumWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0$0
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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  $25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325
CD player$125$125 $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats    $200
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,650$2,670$2,695$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$220$245$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-209-231-1,101

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

Model Year20152008
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.3,017 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 EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55547%

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