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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $13,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $12,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimLXBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $26,995 $29,295 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895
Base Invoice $12,045 $25,463 $27,586 $29,708 $34,123 $38,587
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 70          
Rear spoiler 250          
Bodyside moldings   267 267 267 267 267
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 54          
Rear spoiler 220          
Bodyside moldings   173 173 173 173 173
Options (change) 1,320 267 267 267 267 267
Options (change) 1,166 173 173 173 173 173
Destination 580 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $14,595 $28,122 $30,422 $32,722 $37,222 $42,022
Total Invoice $13,791 $26,496 $28,619 $30,741 $35,156 $39,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,206
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimLXBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4268hp H4268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$14,595$28,122$30,422$32,722$37,222$42,022
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-5,480-8,990-8,780-10,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$23,347$24,942$23,732$28,442$31,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,595$385$5,095$7,710
Total Invoice$13,791$26,496$28,619$30,741$35,156$39,620
Adjustments for Features0-4,499-5,155-8,446-8,293-10,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$21,997$23,464$22,295$26,863$29,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,467$298$4,866$7,285

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimLXBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
PIN Code Access   $10 $10
Proximity key   $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Interior air filter $0$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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
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 nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights  $125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$620$5,395$6,100$9,610$9,400$11,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775$5,480$8,990$8,780$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,499-5,155-8,446-8,293-10,338

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062018
ModelRioWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in104.3 in
Length166.9 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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