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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXPremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $29,295 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895
Base Invoice $16,962 $27,586 $29,708 $34,123 $38,587
Designer Plus Package 750        
Universal garage door opener 350 111 111 111 111
Floor mats 120        
Cargo tray 80 81 81 81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233 233 233
Performance Package   2,050      
Designer Plus Package 692        
Universal garage door opener 291 72 72 72 72
Floor mats 97        
Cargo tray 67 52 52 52 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151 151 151
Performance Package   1,819      
Options (change) 1,300 2,475 425 425 425
Options (change) 1,147 2,094 275 275 275
Destination 895 860 860 860 860
Total Price $19,950 $32,630 $32,880 $37,380 $42,180
Total Invoice $19,004 $30,540 $30,843 $35,258 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,881
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXPremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$19,950$32,630$32,880$37,380$42,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-5,285-5,175-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$29,605$27,595$32,205$34,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$0$4,610$7,225
Total Invoice$19,004$30,540$30,843$35,258$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-2,831-4,958-4,881-6,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,004$27,709$25,885$30,377$32,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,824$0$4,492$6,906

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRioWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXPremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10 $10
Proximity key  $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275$275
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Navigation system    $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,050$5,075$7,335$7,225$9,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$5,285$5,175$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,831-4,958-4,881-6,931

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
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.3,277 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 EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

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

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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