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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelRioImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $21,595 $29,095 $34,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $17,627 $20,517 $27,405 $32,263 $35,379
Universal garage door opener 350 85 85 85 85
Floor mats 130        
Cargo tray 80 71 71 71 71
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165 165
Cargo net   55 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 291 56 56 56 56
Floor mats 104        
Cargo tray 67 46 46 46 46
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107 107
Cargo net   36 36 36 36
Options (change) 1,060 376 376 376 376
Options (change) 922 245 245 245 245
Destination 895 750 750 750 750
Total Price $20,355 $22,721 $30,221 $35,221 $38,571
Total Invoice $19,444 $21,512 $28,400 $33,258 $36,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $862
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelRioImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$20,355$22,721$30,221$35,221$38,571
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-3,195-3,820-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$19,626$27,026$31,401$33,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,400$11,775$14,100
Total Invoice$19,444$21,512$28,400$33,258$36,374
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-3,002-3,607-4,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,444$18,582$25,398$29,651$31,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,816$11,069$13,223

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelRioImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75   
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Sunroof  $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
Satellite radio$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,075$5,170$5,270$5,895$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$3,195$3,820$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,930-3,002-3,607-4,569

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20182012
ModelRioImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in104.1 in
Length172.6 in180.3 in
Width67.9 in68.5 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

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

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