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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: $14,325

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $18,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,027

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $16,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyRio
Trim3.6R LimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $13,400
Base Invoice $29,897 $13,145
Cargo tray 81 80
Floor mats   95
Cargo tray 52 60
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 81 175
Options (change) 52 132
Destination 860 750
Total Price $32,886 $14,325
Total Invoice $30,809 $14,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,737
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyRio
Trim3.6R LimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18185/65-15
Total Price$32,886$14,325
Adjustments for Features-11,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,096$14,325
Total Invoice$30,809$14,027
Adjustments for Features-11,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,764$14,027

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyRio
Trim3.6R LimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation app$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,185$395
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,0450

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in101.2 in
Length189.1 in171.9 in
Width72.4 in67.7 in
Height59.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.2,403 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Rio specs.

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