Kia Rio Kia Rio 2018 Subaru Legacy Subaru Legacy 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,361

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $26,345 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $17,627 $24,835 $27,317 $29,897
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Cargo tray 80 81 81 81
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Cargo net   90 90 90
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Cargo tray 67 52 52 52
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Cargo net   58 58 58
Options (change) 1,060 171 171 171
Options (change) 922 110 110 110
Destination 895 860 860 860
Total Price $20,355 $27,376 $30,126 $32,976
Total Invoice $19,444 $25,805 $28,287 $30,867

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Rio dealer quotes or Subaru Legacy dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,568
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$20,355$27,376$30,126$32,976
Adjustments for Features0-5,085-7,085-7,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$22,291$23,041$24,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750$2,700
Total Invoice$19,444$25,805$28,287$30,867
Adjustments for Features0-4,793-6,653-7,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,444$21,012$21,634$23,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$622$2,381

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
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
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 lumbar 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,125$6,210$8,210$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,085$7,085$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,793-6,653-7,474

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182018
ModelRioLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in108.3 in
Length172.6 in189.1 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.0 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.