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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: $6,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLXSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Value Package 750        
195/55VR15 300        
Floor mats 95 95      
Rear spoiler 300   393 393 393
Premium Package     1,300    
Bodyside moldings     251 251 251
Fog lights     314 314  
Satellite radio     461 461  
Bluetooth cell phone link       460  
Value Package 665        
195/55VR15 260        
Floor mats 72 72      
Rear spoiler 250   295 295 295
Premium Package     1,226    
Bodyside moldings     163 163 163
Fog lights     204 204  
Satellite radio     346 346  
Bluetooth cell phone link       345  
Options (change) 1,445 95 2,719 1,879 644
Options (change) 1,247 72 2,234 1,353 458
Destination 695 695 750 750 750
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $23,464 $27,724 $32,989
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $21,910 $25,636 $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: $3,974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,603
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLXSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$23,464$27,724$32,989
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,980-3,330-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$20,484$24,394$27,184
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$3,910$6,700
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$21,910$25,636$30,650
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,783-3,079-5,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$19,127$22,557$25,257
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$3,430$6,130

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLXSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 $25
HD radio    $50
USB port$25$25$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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$1,170$1,545$4,150$4,500$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,980$3,330$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,783-3,079-5,393

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112012
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in108.3 in
Length167.3 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

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%

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 link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

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