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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: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $8,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelOutbackOutbackRio5Rio5
Trim2.5i3.6RLXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $14,570 $15,390
Satellite radio 461 461    
Bluetooth cell phone link 460 460    
Value Package     750  
195/55VR15     300  
Floor mats     95 95
Satellite radio 346 346    
Bluetooth cell phone link 345 345    
Value Package     665  
195/55VR15     260  
Floor mats     72 72
Options (change) 921 921 1,145 95
Options (change) 691 691 997 72
Destination 775 775 695 695
Total Price $24,991 $29,991 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $23,405 $27,926 $16,262 $16,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,232
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelOutbackOutbackRio5Rio5
Trim2.5i3.6RLXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6T5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/60-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$24,991$29,991$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-2,730-4,5450-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,261$25,446$16,935$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,185$325$0
Total Invoice$23,405$27,926$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-2,557-4,2320-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,848$23,694$16,262$15,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$646$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelOutbackOutbackRio5Rio5
Trim2.5i3.6RLXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights $125 $125
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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$50
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,350$6,165$1,620$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$4,545$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,557-4,2320-541

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackRio5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in98.4 in
Length188.2 in158.5 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
Kia Rio5 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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