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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelOutbackOutbackRio
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $14,025
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $13,305
Rear spoiler   380  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler   285  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 0 380 1,085
Options (change) 0 285 957
Destination 625 625 650
Total Price $28,020 $32,300 $15,760
Total Invoice $26,137 $29,968 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,833
Model Year200620062009
ModelOutbackOutbackRio
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6110hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$28,020$32,300$15,760
Adjustments for Features-5,780-6,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,240$25,595$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,355$0
Total Invoice$26,137$29,968$14,912
Adjustments for Features-5,392-6,2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,745$23,747$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,002$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062009
ModelOutbackOutbackRio
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,200$8,125$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$6,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,392-6,2210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in98.4 in
Length186.2 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height59.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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