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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: $9,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRioLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $28,840 $31,640
Base Invoice $16,675 $27,083 $29,617
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo tray 80 82 82
Metal pedals   170 170
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Cargo tray 60 53 53
Metal pedals   110 110
Options (change) 2,375 252 252
Options (change) 2,132 163 163
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $20,625 $29,912 $32,712
Total Invoice $19,557 $28,066 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,606
Model Year201220172017
ModelRioLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$20,625$29,912$32,712
Adjustments for Features0-4,160-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$25,752$28,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300
Total Invoice$19,557$28,066$30,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,903-4,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,557$24,163$26,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,078

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201220172017
ModelRioLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation system$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,925$6,085$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,903-4,359

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length171.9 in188.8 in
Width67.7 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested72524%

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