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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $12,045 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70      
Rear spoiler 250 393 393 393
Bodyside moldings   251 251 251
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54      
Rear spoiler 220 295 295 295
Bodyside moldings   163 163 163
Options (change) 1,320 644 644 644
Options (change) 1,166 458 458 458
Destination 580 750 750 750
Total Price $14,595 $21,389 $26,489 $32,989
Total Invoice $13,791 $20,134 $24,741 $30,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,161
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM5M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$14,595$21,389$26,489$32,989
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-4,705-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$18,009$21,784$25,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,775$7,500
Total Invoice$13,791$20,134$24,741$30,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,182-4,395-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$16,952$20,346$23,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,394$6,748

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$320$3,700$5,025$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$4,705$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,182-4,395-6,950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062012
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in108.3 in
Length166.9 in186.4 in
Width66.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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