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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $13,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $12,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelWRXWRXWRXWRXWRXRio
TrimBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI LimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $29,295 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895 $12,695
Base Invoice $25,463 $27,586 $29,708 $34,123 $38,587 $12,045
Bodyside moldings 267 267 267 267 267  
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Floor mats           70
Rear spoiler           250
Bodyside moldings 173 173 173 173 173  
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Floor mats           54
Rear spoiler           220
Options (change) 267 267 267 267 267 1,320
Options (change) 173 173 173 173 173 1,166
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 580
Total Price $28,122 $30,422 $32,722 $37,222 $42,022 $14,595
Total Invoice $26,496 $28,619 $30,741 $35,156 $39,620 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,206
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelWRXWRXWRXWRXWRXRio
TrimBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI LimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19185/65-14
Total Price$28,122$30,422$32,722$37,222$42,022$14,595
Adjustments for Features-4,775-5,480-8,990-8,780-10,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,347$24,942$23,732$28,442$31,057$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$385$5,095$7,710$0
Total Invoice$26,496$28,619$30,741$35,156$39,620$13,791
Adjustments for Features-4,499-5,155-8,446-8,293-10,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,997$23,464$22,295$26,863$29,282$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,467$298$4,866$7,285$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelWRXWRXWRXWRXWRXRio
TrimBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI LimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual     $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
PIN Code Access  $10 $10 
Proximity key  $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
Navigation map updates, three years    $0 
Navigation system    $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   $25
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights $125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,395$6,100$9,610$9,400$11,585$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$5,480$8,990$8,780$10,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,499-5,155-8,446-8,293-10,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182006
ModelWRXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in98.4 in
Length180.9 in166.9 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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