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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,354

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelWRXWRXRio
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $17,700
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $16,870
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Cargo tray 71 71 80
Premium Package     2,350
Floor mats     95
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Cargo tray 46 46 60
Premium Package     2,135
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 2,571 1,571 2,525
Options (change) 2,264 1,377 2,267
Destination 795 795 800
Total Price $33,361 $40,861 $21,025
Total Invoice $31,291 $38,527 $19,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,446
Model Year201520152013
ModelWRXWRXRio
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,361$40,861$21,025
Adjustments for Features-3,100-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,261$36,136$21,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$0
Total Invoice$31,291$38,527$19,937
Adjustments for Features-2,908-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,383$34,072$19,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,689$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201520152013
ModelWRXWRXRio
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$6,075$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,908-4,4550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152013
ModelWRXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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