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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $26,450
Base Invoice $19,667 $24,935
Universal garage door opener 350 85
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Navigation system   2,000
Universal garage door opener 291 55
Floor mats 97  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Navigation system   1,846
Options (change) 470 2,277
Options (change) 388 2,026
Destination 850 645
Total Price $22,075 $29,372
Total Invoice $20,905 $27,606

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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: $8,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,268
Model Year20162008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,075$29,372
Adjustments for Features-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,420$29,372
Total Invoice$20,905$27,606
Adjustments for Features-1,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,338$27,606

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

Model Year20162008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Premium
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,125$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5670

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

Model Year20162008
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.1 in
Length172.0 in180.3 in
Width67.7 in68.5 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 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
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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