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Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXPremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $29,295 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895
Base Invoice $17,627 $27,586 $29,708 $34,123 $38,587
Universal garage door opener 350 111 111 111 111
Floor mats 130        
Cargo tray 80 81 81 81 81
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233 233 233
Performance Package   2,050      
Cargo net   81 81 81 81
Universal garage door opener 291 72 72 72 72
Floor mats 104        
Cargo tray 67 52 52 52 52
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151 151 151
Performance Package   1,819      
Cargo net   52 52 52 52
Options (change) 1,060 2,556 506 506 506
Options (change) 922 2,146 327 327 327
Destination 895 860 860 860 860
Total Price $20,355 $32,711 $32,961 $37,461 $42,261
Total Invoice $19,444 $30,592 $30,895 $35,310 $39,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,216
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXPremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$20,355$32,711$32,961$37,461$42,261
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-5,585-5,475-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$29,386$27,376$31,986$34,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$0$4,610$7,225
Total Invoice$19,444$30,592$30,895$35,310$39,774
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-5,235-5,161-7,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,444$27,482$25,660$30,149$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,822$0$4,489$6,905

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXPremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10 $10
Proximity key  $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning$200    
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275$275
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Navigation system    $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,925$7,185$7,075$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$5,585$5,475$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,110-5,235-5,161-7,209

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182018
ModelRioWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in104.3 in
Length172.6 in180.9 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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