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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220102010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRioRio
Trim2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,795 $21,595 $25,595 $28,095 $29,095 $34,095 $37,445 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $17,936 $20,517 $24,174 $26,479 $27,405 $32,263 $35,379 $13,330 $13,990
Bodyside moldings 220 220 220 220 220 220 220    
Rear spoiler 400   388         300  
Value Package               600  
195/55HR15               285  
Floor mats               95 95
Bodyside moldings 143 143 143 143 143 143 143    
Rear spoiler 300   291         250  
Value Package               535  
195/55HR15               250  
Floor mats               72 72
Options (change) 620 220 608 220 220 220 220 1,280 95
Options (change) 443 143 434 143 143 143 143 1,107 72
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 695 695
Total Price $20,165 $22,565 $26,953 $29,065 $30,065 $35,065 $38,415 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $19,129 $21,410 $25,358 $27,372 $28,298 $33,156 $36,272 $15,132 $14,757

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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: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220102010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRioRio
Trim2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-6M5M5M5M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,165$22,565$26,953$29,065$30,065$35,065$38,415$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-2,400-5,450-2,875-4,150-5,550-6,175-7,2000-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,765$17,115$24,078$24,915$24,515$28,890$31,215$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$6,963$7,800$7,400$11,775$14,100$460$0
Total Invoice$19,129$21,410$25,358$27,372$28,298$33,156$36,272$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-2,277-5,171-2,705-3,908-5,224-5,839-6,7980-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,852$16,239$22,653$23,464$23,074$27,317$29,474$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$613$0$6,414$7,225$6,835$11,078$13,235$728$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220122012201220102010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRioRio
Trim2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $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$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150$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     $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 $25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900 $900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio $50       
Satellite radio       $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125       
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125 $125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $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$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$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$3,075$6,125$3,550$4,825$6,225$6,850$7,875$675$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$5,450$2,875$4,150$5,550$6,175$7,200$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,277-5,171-2,705-3,908-5,224-5,839-6,7980-353

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122010
ModelImpreza / WRXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in98.4 in
Length180.3 in167.3 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 LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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