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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelRioRioOutbackOutback
TrimLXSX2.5i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $27,395 $31,295
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $25,512 $29,058
Value Package 600      
195/55HR15 285      
Floor mats 95 95    
Rear spoiler 300     380
Value Package 535      
195/55HR15 250      
Floor mats 72 72    
Rear spoiler 250     285
Options (change) 1,280 95 0 380
Options (change) 1,107 72 0 285
Destination 695 695 625 625
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $28,020 $32,300
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $26,137 $29,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,317
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelRioRioOutbackOutback
TrimLXSX2.5i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4175hp H4250hp H6
TransmissionM5M5T4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$15,770$15,685$28,020$32,300
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,730-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,385$22,290$25,645
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$0$3,355
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$26,137$29,968
Adjustments for Features0-282-5,345-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,475$20,792$23,793
Cost Above Minimum$657$0$0$3,001

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelRioRioOutbackOutback
TrimLXSX2.5i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,745$7,175$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,730$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-5,345-6,175

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102006
ModelRioOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in105.1 in
Length167.3 in186.2 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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