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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: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelRioWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $16,870 $28,601 $37,750
Premium Package 2,350    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo tray 80 71 71
Navigation Package   3,100  
Premium Package 2,135    
Floor mats 72    
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Navigation Package   2,751  
Options (change) 2,525 3,171 71
Options (change) 2,267 2,797 46
Destination 800 795 795
Total Price $21,025 $34,361 $40,861
Total Invoice $19,937 $32,193 $38,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,225
Model Year201320162016
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)205/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$21,025$34,361$40,861
Adjustments for Features0-3,235-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$31,126$36,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200
Total Invoice$19,937$32,193$38,591
Adjustments for Features0-3,031-4,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,937$29,162$34,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,146

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201320162016
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 
911 assist$25  
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  
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,325$4,560$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,031-4,283

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132016
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.3,268 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX specs.

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?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested68541%

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