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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,015

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $14,280 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $13,550 $21,939 $26,460
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85    
Alloy Wheel Package   995  
Satellite radio   461 461
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65    
Alloy Wheel Package   886  
Satellite radio   346 346
Options (change) 1,085 1,456 461
Options (change) 957 1,232 346
Destination 650 775 775
Total Price $16,015 $25,526 $29,531
Total Invoice $15,157 $23,946 $27,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,079
Model Year200920122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine110hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$16,015$25,526$29,531
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,015$21,571$24,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,915
Total Invoice$15,157$23,946$27,581
Adjustments for Features0-3,710-4,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,157$20,236$22,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,633

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$645$4,600$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,710-4,712

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelRio5Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.4 in107.9 in
Length158.1 in188.2 in
Width66.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Alloy Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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