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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,581

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelRioWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $19,667 $29,154 $37,750
Universal garage door opener 350 85 85
Floor mats 120    
Cargo tray 80 71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Navigation Package   2,600  
Universal garage door opener 291 56 56
Floor mats 97    
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Navigation Package   2,307  
Options (change) 550 2,921 321
Options (change) 455 2,516 209
Destination 850 820 820
Total Price $22,155 $34,736 $41,136
Total Invoice $20,972 $32,490 $38,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,539
Model Year201620172017
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$22,155$34,736$41,136
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$31,551$36,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$20,972$32,490$38,779
Adjustments for Features0-2,979-4,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$29,511$34,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,040

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201620172017
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  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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$1,575$4,760$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,979-4,228

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162017
ModelRioWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length172.0 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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