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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimSXBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $26,995 $29,295 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895
Base Invoice $13,305 $25,463 $27,586 $29,708 $34,123 $38,587
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 85          
Bodyside moldings   267 267 267 267 267
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 65          
Bodyside moldings   173 173 173 173 173
Options (change) 1,085 267 267 267 267 267
Options (change) 957 173 173 173 173 173
Destination 650 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $15,760 $28,122 $30,422 $32,722 $37,222 $42,022
Total Invoice $14,912 $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 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,074
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimSXBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI 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)195/55-15235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$15,760$28,122$30,422$32,722$37,222$42,022
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-4,430-7,940-7,830-10,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$24,397$25,992$24,782$29,392$32,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,595$385$4,995$7,610
Total Invoice$14,912$26,496$28,619$30,741$35,156$39,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,510-4,167-7,459-7,395-9,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$22,986$24,452$23,282$27,761$30,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,466$296$4,775$7,191

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimSXBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI 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
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
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
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
USB port $25$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$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 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
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 
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$745$4,470$5,175$8,685$8,575$10,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$4,430$7,940$7,830$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,510-4,167-7,459-7,395-9,443

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092018
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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