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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: $7,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $19,995 $24,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $16,675 $18,926 $23,440 $26,228
Premium Package 2,200      
Floor mats 95      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package   4,000 3,000 2,000
Sunroof   995 995 995
Premium Package 2,000      
Floor mats 72      
Navigation system   1,668 1,668 1,668
Limited Package   3,672 2,830 1,833
Sunroof   829 829 829
Options (change) 2,295 6,995 5,995 4,995
Options (change) 2,072 6,169 5,327 4,330
Destination 750 695 695 695
Total Price $20,545 $27,685 $31,685 $33,685
Total Invoice $19,497 $25,790 $29,462 $31,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,919
Model Year2012201020102010
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$20,545$27,685$31,685$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,425-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$26,210$29,260$32,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,900
Total Invoice$19,497$25,790$29,462$31,253
Adjustments for Features0-1,374-2,255-1,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$24,416$27,207$29,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,791$5,376

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012201020102010
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
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125   
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$1,950$3,425$4,375$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$2,425$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,374-2,255-1,461

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122010
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested175047%
Total Not Requested200053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested160054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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