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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: $9,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $23,995 $25,995 $28,840 $31,640
Base Invoice $13,305 $22,670 $24,512 $27,083 $29,617
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 85        
Metal pedals   170 170 170 170
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 65        
Metal pedals   110 110 110 110
Options (change) 1,085 170 170 170 170
Options (change) 957 110 110 110 110
Destination 650 820 820 820 820
Total Price $15,760 $24,985 $26,985 $29,830 $32,630
Total Invoice $14,912 $23,600 $25,442 $28,013 $30,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,134
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4175hp H4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15225/55-17225/50-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$15,760$24,985$26,985$29,830$32,630
Adjustments for Features0-5,880-7,440-9,440-9,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$19,105$19,545$20,390$22,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440$1,285$3,585
Total Invoice$14,912$23,600$25,442$28,013$30,547
Adjustments for Features0-5,554-7,015-8,865-9,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$18,046$18,427$19,148$21,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$381$1,102$3,196

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i Premium2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
PIN Code Access  $10$10$10
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$695$6,575$8,135$10,135$10,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,880$7,440$9,440$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,554-7,015-8,865-9,305

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092017
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in108.3 in
Length166.9 in188.8 in
Width66.7 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.0 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%

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