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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: $20,825

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,762

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,700 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $16,880 $21,939 $26,460
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo tray 80    
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Navigation system   1,550 1,550
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Cargo tray 60    
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Navigation system   1,294 1,294
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 2,375 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 2,132 6,553 5,704
Destination 750 775 775
Total Price $20,825 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $19,762 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,575
Model Year201220122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$20,825$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$28,315$31,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$19,762$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-3,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,762$26,337$29,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122012
ModelRio5OutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,750$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,930-3,808

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelRio5Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in107.9 in
Length159.3 in188.2 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,411 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 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 in39.3 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested270091%
Total Not Requested2759%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested226552%
Total Not Requested207548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested167548%
Total Not Requested180052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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