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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $16,675 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Premium Package 2,200      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof   995 995  
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Premium Package 2,000      
Floor mats 72      
Cargo tray 60 46 46 46
Navigation system   1,668 1,668 1,668
Sunroof   829 829  
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Options (change) 2,375 7,670 6,570 2,075
Options (change) 2,132 6,766 5,831 1,714
Destination 750 750 750 750
Total Price $20,625 $28,415 $32,415 $34,420
Total Invoice $19,557 $26,442 $30,114 $31,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,163
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,625$28,415$32,415$34,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-2,800-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$26,565$29,615$32,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$19,557$26,442$30,114$31,906
Adjustments for Features0-1,722-2,601-1,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,557$24,720$27,513$30,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,793$5,378

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,575$3,425$4,375$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$2,800$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,722-2,601-1,808

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length171.9 in186.4 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested270091%
Total Not Requested2759%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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