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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelRioRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLXSX2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Value Package 750          
195/55VR15 300          
Floor mats 95 95        
Rear spoiler 300   389 389 389 389
Fog lights     362      
Value Package 665          
195/55VR15 260          
Floor mats 72 72        
Rear spoiler 250   292 292 292 292
Fog lights     272      
Options (change) 1,445 95 751 389 389 389
Options (change) 1,247 72 564 292 292 292
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $22,241 $27,679 $29,979 $35,679
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $20,925 $25,881 $28,000 $33,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,914
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelRioRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLXSX2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/50-17215/45-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$22,241$27,679$29,979$35,679
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,580-4,555-5,505-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$20,661$23,124$24,474$28,649
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$2,463$3,813$7,988
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$20,925$25,881$28,000$33,093
Adjustments for Features0-353-1,487-4,259-5,142-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$19,438$21,622$22,858$26,573
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$2,184$3,420$7,135

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelRioRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLXSX2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
5-speed manual  $0 $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400$400 $400
Traction control  $100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Surround sound   $250$250$250
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals $75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$1,695$2,070$3,275$6,250$7,200$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,580$4,555$5,505$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-1,487-4,259-5,142-6,520

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112009
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in105.1 in
Length167.3 in186.2 in
Width66.7 in68.1 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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