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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: $20,705

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $8,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $7,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $18,700
Base Invoice $26,351 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $17,915
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 81 50
Universal garage door opener 365         350
Cargo tray           80
Floor mats           130
Partial leather seating sufaces           500
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 52 42
Universal garage door opener 236         291
Cargo tray           67
Floor mats           104
Partial leather seating sufaces           460
Options (change) 446 81 81 81 81 1,110
Options (change) 288 52 52 52 52 964
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 895
Total Price $29,356 $33,691 $36,391 $37,486 $39,686 $20,705
Total Invoice $27,554 $31,590 $34,031 $35,078 $37,056 $19,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,876
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18185/65-15
Total Price$29,356$33,691$36,391$37,486$39,686$20,705
Adjustments for Features-5,225-8,760-9,660-12,800-12,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,131$24,931$26,731$24,686$26,886$20,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$2,600$555$2,755$0
Total Invoice$27,554$31,590$34,031$35,078$37,056$19,774
Adjustments for Features-4,904-8,214-9,034-11,978-11,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,650$23,376$24,997$23,100$25,104$19,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$726$2,347$450$2,454$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRio5
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane sway warning   $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector   $40$40 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,850$10,385$11,285$14,425$14,425$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$8,760$9,660$12,800$12,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,904-8,214-9,034-11,978-11,9520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackRio5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in101.6 in
Length189.9 in160.0 in
Width72.4 in67.9 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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