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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: $21,395

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,393

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelRioWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $17,088 $29,154 $37,750
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 71 71
Navigation Package   2,600  
Premium Package 2,345    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Navigation Package   2,307  
Options (change) 2,695 2,671 71
Options (change) 2,505 2,353 46
Destination 800 820 820
Total Price $21,395 $34,486 $40,886
Total Invoice $20,393 $32,327 $38,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,878
Model Year201420172017
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$21,395$34,486$40,886
Adjustments for Features0-3,260-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,395$31,226$36,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$20,393$32,327$38,616
Adjustments for Features0-3,056-4,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,393$29,271$34,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,038

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201420172017
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
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 
CD player$125  
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
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$1,525$4,785$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,056-4,307

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20142017
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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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
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66041%

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