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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,670

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $16,962 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Designer Plus Package 750      
Universal garage door opener 350 85 85 85
Floor mats 120      
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75
Premium Package   1,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186 186
Fog lights   314 314  
Satellite radio   461 461  
Bluetooth cell phone link     460  
Designer Plus Package 692      
Universal garage door opener 291 55 55 55
Floor mats 97      
Cargo tray 67 46 46 46
Premium Package   1,226    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121 121
Fog lights   204 204  
Satellite radio   346 346  
Bluetooth cell phone link     345  
Options (change) 1,300 2,421 1,581 346
Options (change) 1,147 1,998 1,117 222
Destination 895 750 750 750
Total Price $19,950 $23,166 $27,426 $32,691
Total Invoice $19,004 $21,674 $25,400 $30,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,805
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$19,950$23,166$27,426$32,691
Adjustments for Features0-925-1,275-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$22,241$26,151$28,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,910$6,700
Total Invoice$19,004$21,674$25,400$30,414
Adjustments for Features0-865-1,181-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,004$20,809$24,219$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,410$6,116

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,000$3,350$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$1,275$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-865-1,181-3,489

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172012
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length172.0 in186.4 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

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

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