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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $13,305 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
Premium Package   1,300    
Bodyside moldings   251 251 251
Fog lights   314 314  
Rear spoiler   393 393 393
Satellite radio   461 461  
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
Premium Package   1,226    
Bodyside moldings   163 163 163
Fog lights   204 204  
Rear spoiler   295 295 295
Satellite radio   346 346  
Options (change) 1,085 2,719 1,419 644
Options (change) 957 2,234 1,008 458
Destination 650 750 750 750
Total Price $15,760 $23,464 $27,264 $32,989
Total Invoice $14,912 $21,910 $25,291 $30,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,468
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
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)195/55-15205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$15,760$23,464$27,264$32,989
Adjustments for Features0-3,780-4,030-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$19,684$23,234$26,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$6,700
Total Invoice$14,912$21,910$25,291$30,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-3,738-6,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$18,380$21,553$24,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,173$6,133

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
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
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$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
USB port $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$545$4,325$4,575$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780$4,030$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,530-3,738-6,137

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092012
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

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