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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,015

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $14,280
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $13,550
Metal pedals       149  
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         85
Metal pedals       94  
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Floor mats         65
Options (change) 0 0 0 149 1,085
Options (change) 0 0 0 94 957
Destination 645 645 645 645 650
Total Price $24,240 $26,940 $31,640 $32,289 $16,015
Total Invoice $22,833 $25,304 $29,440 $30,089 $15,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,431
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6110hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$24,240$26,940$31,640$32,289$16,015
Adjustments for Features-3,445-5,695-7,570-8,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,795$21,245$24,070$23,369$16,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,275$2,574$0
Total Invoice$22,833$25,304$29,440$30,089$15,157
Adjustments for Features-3,245-5,349-7,044-8,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,588$19,955$22,396$21,777$15,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$367$2,808$2,189$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Stability control  $400$400 
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Compass   $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$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$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$6,715$8,590$9,940$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$5,695$7,570$8,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-5,349-7,044-8,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackRio5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in98.4 in
Length188.7 in158.1 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 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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