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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: $21,610

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelRioWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $17,167 $28,232 $36,355
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 71 71
Navigation Package   2,500 1,500
Premium Package 2,345    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Navigation Package   2,218 1,331
Options (change) 2,695 2,571 1,571
Options (change) 2,505 2,264 1,377
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $21,610 $33,361 $40,861
Total Invoice $20,497 $31,291 $38,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,839
Model Year201520152015
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)205/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,610$33,361$40,861
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,610$30,211$36,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,875
Total Invoice$20,497$31,291$38,527
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-4,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,497$28,336$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,689

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201520152015
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
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
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,350$4,500$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,955-4,502

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20152015
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?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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