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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: $9,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $14,280
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $13,550
Alloy Wheel Package 995    
Satellite radio 461 461  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Alloy Wheel Package 886    
Satellite radio 346 346  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 1,456 461 1,085
Options (change) 1,232 346 957
Destination 775 775 650
Total Price $25,526 $29,531 $16,015
Total Invoice $23,946 $27,581 $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: $5,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,079
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6110hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17195/55-15
Total Price$25,526$29,531$16,015
Adjustments for Features-3,955-5,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,571$24,486$16,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,915$0
Total Invoice$23,946$27,581$15,157
Adjustments for Features-3,710-4,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,236$22,869$15,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,633$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,690$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$5,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,710-4,7120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackRio5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in98.4 in
Length188.2 in158.1 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Alloy Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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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