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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: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRio
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,595 $29,095 $34,095 $37,445 $18,400
Base Invoice $20,517 $27,405 $32,263 $35,379 $17,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165 165  
Cargo net 55 55 55 55  
Cargo tray 71 71 71 71 80
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 85 350
Floor mats         130
Partial leather seating sufaces         500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107 107  
Cargo net 36 36 36 36  
Cargo tray 46 46 46 46 67
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56 291
Floor mats         104
Partial leather seating sufaces         460
Options (change) 376 376 376 376 1,060
Options (change) 245 245 245 245 922
Destination 750 750 750 750 895
Total Price $22,721 $30,221 $35,221 $38,571 $20,355
Total Invoice $21,512 $28,400 $33,258 $36,374 $19,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $862
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRio
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$22,721$30,221$35,221$38,571$20,355
Adjustments for Features-3,095-3,195-3,820-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,626$27,026$31,401$33,726$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,400$11,775$14,100$0
Total Invoice$21,512$28,400$33,258$36,374$19,444
Adjustments for Features-2,930-3,002-3,607-4,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,582$25,398$29,651$31,805$19,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,816$11,069$13,223$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRio
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof $900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500$500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
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 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,170$5,270$5,895$6,920$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$3,195$3,820$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,930-3,002-3,607-4,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in101.6 in
Length180.3 in172.6 in
Width68.5 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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