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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: $13,611

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelWRXWRXRio
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $17,700
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $16,870
Navigation Package 2,100    
Cargo tray 81 81 80
Premium Package     2,350
Floor mats     95
Navigation Package 1,863    
Cargo tray 52 52 60
Premium Package     2,135
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 2,181 81 2,525
Options (change) 1,915 52 2,267
Destination 860 860 800
Total Price $34,636 $41,836 $21,025
Total Invoice $32,483 $39,499 $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: $10,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,301
Model Year201820182013
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)245/40-18235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$34,636$41,836$21,025
Adjustments for Features-3,460-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,176$37,301$21,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0
Total Invoice$32,483$39,499$19,937
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,238$35,217$19,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,979$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182013
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
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,160$6,235$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$4,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-4,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,277 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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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