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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $19,667 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534
Universal garage door opener 350 77 77 77
Floor mats 120      
Stability control   300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183
Navigation system   2,000    
Universal garage door opener 291 50 50 50
Floor mats 97      
Stability control   275    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119
Navigation system   1,721    
Options (change) 470 2,560 260 260
Options (change) 388 2,165 169 169
Destination 850 645 645 645
Total Price $22,075 $31,500 $32,200 $34,900
Total Invoice $20,905 $29,248 $29,981 $32,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,492
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionT6M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,075$31,500$32,200$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-2,775-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$29,725$29,425$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$3,275
Total Invoice$20,905$29,248$29,981$32,348
Adjustments for Features0-1,648-2,584-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$27,600$27,397$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$203$0$2,912

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
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 
App support$0   
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
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 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,700$4,475$5,475$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$2,775$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,648-2,584-2,039

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162008
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length172.0 in186.2 in
Width67.7 in68.1 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 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
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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