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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRio
Trim2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,795 $21,595 $25,595 $28,095 $29,095 $34,095 $37,445 $13,615
Base Invoice $17,936 $20,517 $24,174 $26,479 $27,405 $32,263 $35,379 $12,915
Bodyside moldings 220 220 220 220 220 220 220  
Rear spoiler 400   388          
Power Package               600
Antilock brakes (ABS)               400
Floor mats               85
Bodyside moldings 143 143 143 143 143 143 143  
Rear spoiler 300   291          
Power Package               535
Antilock brakes (ABS)               357
Floor mats               65
Options (change) 620 220 608 220 220 220 220 1,085
Options (change) 443 143 434 143 143 143 143 957
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 650
Total Price $20,165 $22,565 $26,953 $29,065 $30,065 $35,065 $38,415 $15,350
Total Invoice $19,129 $21,410 $25,358 $27,372 $28,298 $33,156 $36,272 $14,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,361
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRio
Trim2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4110hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-6M5M5M5M6M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18195/55-15
Total Price$20,165$22,565$26,953$29,065$30,065$35,065$38,415$15,350
Adjustments for Features-2,775-5,825-3,250-4,525-5,925-6,550-7,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,390$16,740$23,703$24,540$24,140$28,515$30,840$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$6,963$7,800$7,400$11,775$14,100$0
Total Invoice$19,129$21,410$25,358$27,372$28,298$33,156$36,272$14,522
Adjustments for Features-2,632-5,527-3,058-4,261-5,577-6,193-7,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,497$15,883$22,300$23,111$22,721$26,963$29,120$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$614$0$6,417$7,228$6,838$11,080$13,237$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRio
Trim2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
6-speed manual     $150$150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75      
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer $25 $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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof   $900$900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50      
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125      
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125 $125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50      
Door sill trim plates     $100$100 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100      
Total Value of Features$3,575$6,625$4,050$5,325$6,725$7,350$8,375$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$5,825$3,250$4,525$5,925$6,550$7,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,632-5,527-3,058-4,261-5,577-6,193-7,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122008
ModelImpreza / WRXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in98.4 in
Length180.3 in166.9 in
Width68.5 in66.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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