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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: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $16,962 $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Universal garage door opener 350 77 77 77 77
Designer Package 400        
Floor mats 120        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183 183
Fog lights   362      
Universal garage door opener 291 50 50 50 50
Designer Package 362        
Floor mats 97        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119 119
Fog lights   272      
Options (change) 870 622 260 260 260
Options (change) 750 441 169 169 169
Destination 895 695 695 695 695
Total Price $19,520 $22,112 $27,550 $29,850 $35,550
Total Invoice $18,607 $20,802 $25,758 $27,877 $32,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT6M5T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/50-17215/45-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$19,520$22,112$27,550$29,850$35,550
Adjustments for Features-250-2,975-3,925-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,495$22,112$24,575$25,925$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,463$3,813$7,988
Total Invoice$18,607$20,802$25,758$27,877$32,970
Adjustments for Features-240-2,781-3,666-5,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,583$20,802$22,977$24,211$27,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$3,409$7,114

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Traction control$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,000$5,975$6,925$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,975$3,925$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-2,781-3,666-5,054

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172009
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
Kia Rio EX

Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT 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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