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Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelLegacyLegacyRio
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,845 $29,945 $17,500
Base Invoice $25,214 $28,061 $16,675
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Cargo tray 82 82 80
Metal pedals 170 170  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Cargo tray 53 53 60
Metal pedals 110 110  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 2,547 3,342 2,375
Options (change) 2,076 2,739 2,132
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $30,187 $34,082 $20,625
Total Invoice $28,085 $31,595 $19,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,006
Model Year201620162012
ModelLegacyLegacyRio
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,187$34,082$20,625
Adjustments for Features-4,860-7,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,327$26,872$20,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$28,085$31,595$19,557
Adjustments for Features-4,522-6,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,563$24,911$19,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,348$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162012
ModelLegacyLegacyRio
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,235$8,585$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$7,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,522-6,6840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in101.2 in
Length188.8 in171.9 in
Width72.4 in67.7 in
Height59.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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