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Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,082

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForteXV Crosstrek
TrimEX2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $21,995
Base Invoice $17,240 $20,876
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 32 26
Options (change) 115 40
Options (change) 92 26
Destination 750 795
Total Price $18,965 $22,830
Total Invoice $18,082 $21,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,598
Model Year20122013
ModelForteXV Crosstrek
TrimEX2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4148hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$18,965$22,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,965$21,760
Total Invoice$18,082$21,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,082$20,680

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20122013
ModelForteXV Crosstrek
TrimEX2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20122013
ModelForteXV Crosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in
Length170.9 in175.2 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft351.9 ft3

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