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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRioWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $16,675 $29,708 $38,587
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo tray 80 81 81
Navigation Package   2,100  
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Cargo tray 60 52 52
Navigation Package   1,863  
Options (change) 2,375 2,181 81
Options (change) 2,132 1,915 52
Destination 750 860 860
Total Price $20,625 $34,636 $41,836
Total Invoice $19,557 $32,483 $39,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,564
Model Year201220182018
ModelRioWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$20,625$34,636$41,836
Adjustments for Features0-3,585-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$31,051$37,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,125
Total Invoice$19,557$32,483$39,499
Adjustments for Features0-3,362-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,557$29,121$35,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,978

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220182018
ModelRioWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,575$5,160$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,585$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,362-4,400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
ModelRioWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length171.9 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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