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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: $14,325

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $18,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,027

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $16,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRioLegacy
TrimLX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,400 $31,945
Base Invoice $13,145 $29,897
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 80 81
Floor mats 72  
Cargo tray 60 52
Options (change) 175 81
Options (change) 132 52
Destination 750 860
Total Price $14,325 $32,886
Total Invoice $14,027 $30,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,737
Model Year20122018
ModelRioLegacy
TrimLX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$14,325$32,886
Adjustments for Features0-11,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,325$21,096
Total Invoice$14,027$30,809
Adjustments for Features0-11,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,027$19,764

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
ModelRioLegacy
TrimLX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
PIN Code Access $10
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation app $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$395$12,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,045

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length171.9 in189.1 in
Width67.7 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,748 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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