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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSXLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $29,895 $34,445 $36,145
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120      
Cargo tray 80 81 81 81
Metal pedals   172 172 172
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97      
Cargo tray 67 52 52 52
Metal pedals   112 112 112
Options (change) 550 253 253 253
Options (change) 455 164 164 164
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $22,155 $31,073 $35,623 $37,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,033
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSXLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp H4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$22,155$31,073$35,623$37,323
Adjustments for Features0-4,010-4,910-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$27,063$30,713$33,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$6,250

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2016202120212021
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSXLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Navigation app $50$50$50
Navigation system$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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   
Total Value of Features$1,950$5,960$6,860$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,010$4,910$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-150-117

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162021
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length172.0 in190.6 in
Width67.7 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.1 ft3

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