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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: $22,350

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,151

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $20,905
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $19,801
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Limited Package 2,700      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 350
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals     149  
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       120
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Limited Package 2,426      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 291
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Metal pedals     94  
Cargo tray       67
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,226 550
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,966 455
Destination 645 645 645 895
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,366 $22,350
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,961 $21,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,294
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,366$22,350
Adjustments for Features-2,925-2,500-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,275$31,400$30,666$22,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,391$0
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,961$21,151
Adjustments for Features-2,729-2,318-3,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,445$29,113$28,520$21,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,668$3,075$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,425$7,625$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$2,500$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,729-2,318-3,4410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082017
ModelOutbackRio5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.2 in
Length188.7 in159.4 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height63.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft349.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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