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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelRioOutback
TrimSX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $31,295
Base Invoice $17,167 $29,058
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 115  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,345  
Floor mats 93  
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 2,615 2,000
Options (change) 2,438 1,823
Destination 825 625
Total Price $21,530 $33,920
Total Invoice $20,430 $31,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,567
Model Year20152006
ModelRioOutback
TrimSX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,530$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$32,295
Total Invoice$20,430$31,506
Adjustments for Features0-1,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,430$29,997

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152006
ModelRioOutback
TrimSX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,850$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,509

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152006
ModelRioOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length171.9 in186.2 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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