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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,257

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIRioRio
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $24,350 $26,450 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $17,634 $22,997 $24,935 $15,535 $16,675
Satellite radio 453 453 453    
Aux input   97      
Convenience Package       1,000  
Floor mats       95 95
Satellite radio 340 340 340    
Aux input   63      
Convenience Package       900  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 453 550 453 1,095 95
Options (change) 340 403 340 972 72
Destination 645 645 645 750 750
Total Price $19,593 $25,545 $27,548 $18,145 $18,345
Total Invoice $18,619 $24,045 $25,920 $17,257 $17,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,181
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIRioRio
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 1080, 4100, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$19,593$25,545$27,548$18,145$18,345
Adjustments for Features-190-215-1,1400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,403$25,330$26,408$18,145$18,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,927$7,005$0$100
Total Invoice$18,619$24,045$25,920$17,257$17,497
Adjustments for Features-181-202-1,0730-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,438$23,843$24,847$17,257$17,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,405$6,409$0$145

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIRioRio
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Hood scoop $100$100  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325  
CD player $125 $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive, small   $5$5
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200  
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,670$2,695$3,620$2,480$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$215$1,140$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-181-202-1,0730-95

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in101.2 in
Length180.3 in171.9 in
Width68.5 in67.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62552%
Total Not Requested58548%

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