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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $16,675 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Premium Package 2,200      
Floor mats 95      
Limited Package   3,300    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,000      
Floor mats 72      
Limited Package   3,017    
Navigation system   1,830 1,719  
Options (change) 2,295 5,300 2,000 0
Options (change) 2,072 4,847 1,719 0
Destination 750 695 695 695
Total Price $20,545 $32,590 $31,590 $35,290
Total Invoice $19,497 $30,436 $29,427 $32,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,207
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,545$32,590$31,590$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-1,425-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$29,665$30,165$32,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$3,275
Total Invoice$19,497$30,436$29,427$32,801
Adjustments for Features0-2,732-1,327-2,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$27,704$28,100$30,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$396$2,913

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Stability control$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power height 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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,975$4,475$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$1,425$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,732-1,327-2,184

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122009
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length171.9 in186.2 in
Width67.7 in68.1 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.4 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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