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Kia Forte vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,975

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,565

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteBRZ
TrimKoup SXLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,600 $28,445
Base Invoice $17,710 $26,995
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,100
Cargo tray 75 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950 905
Cargo tray 60 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157
Options (change) 4,625 1,416
Options (change) 4,105 1,108
Destination 750 860
Total Price $23,975 $30,721
Total Invoice $22,565 $28,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,498
Model Year20122018
ModelForteBRZ
TrimKoup SXLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,975$30,721
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$29,766
Total Invoice$22,565$28,963
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,565$28,063

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122018
ModelForteBRZ
TrimKoup SXLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter $150
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$2,570$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru BRZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122018
ModelForteBRZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length176.4 in166.7 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height55.1 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.2,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft36.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Downshift rev matching50No
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400		1000Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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