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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: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackRio
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $17,755
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 350
Designer Package     400
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 291
Designer Package     362
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 260 77 870
Options (change) 169 50 750
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $28,280 $31,997 $19,520
Total Invoice $26,306 $29,733 $18,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,560
Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackRio
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$28,280$31,997$19,520
Adjustments for Features-3,375-3,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,905$28,047$19,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,142$0
Total Invoice$26,306$29,733$18,607
Adjustments for Features-3,139-3,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,167$26,062$18,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,895$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackRio
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
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 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
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 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,950$7,525$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$3,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,139-3,6710

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in101.2 in
Length186.2 in172.0 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height59.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio specs.

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%
Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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