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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: $16,730

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,557

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $2,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelRioRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLXEX2.5iWRX TRWRXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,165 $17,755 $18,295 $23,995 $24,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $13,902 $16,962 $17,336 $22,562 $23,481 $31,044
Power Package 800          
Universal garage door opener 350 350 87 87 87 87
Floor mats 120 120        
Alloy wheels 400          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183 183 183
Fog lights     395 395   395
Power Package 0          
Universal garage door opener 291 291 56 56 56 56
Floor mats 97 97        
Alloy wheels 372          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119 119 119
Fog lights     257 257   257
Options (change) 1,670 470 665 665 270 665
Options (change) 760 388 432 432 175 432
Destination 895 895 625 625 625 625
Total Price $16,730 $19,120 $19,585 $25,285 $25,890 $34,285
Total Invoice $15,557 $18,245 $18,393 $23,619 $24,281 $32,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,601
Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelRioRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLXEX2.5iWRX TRWRXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4173hp H4230hp H4230hp H4300hp H4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 680, 480, 4140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$16,730$19,120$19,585$25,285$25,890$34,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-250-800-1,200-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,730$17,390$19,335$24,485$24,690$31,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0$5,150$5,355$11,825
Total Invoice$15,557$18,245$18,393$23,619$24,281$32,101
Adjustments for Features0-1,651-235-747-1,125-2,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,557$16,594$18,158$22,872$23,156$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,037$0$4,714$4,998$11,017

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

Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelRioRioImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLXEX2.5iWRX TRWRXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
5-speed manual  $0$0$0 
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Traction control$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential     $275
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100$100
Second rear spoiler     $150
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link $100    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50    
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,320$4,050$2,570$3,120$3,520$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$250$800$1,200$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,651-235-747-1,125-2,926

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

Model Year20172006
ModelRioImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length172.0 in175.4 in
Width67.7 in68.5 in
Height57.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX TR

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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