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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: $3,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,082

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimEX2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $21,595 $22,295
Base Invoice $17,240 $20,507 $21,154
Cargo net 40 52 52
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo cover   166  
Cargo net 32 33 33
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo cover   108  
Options (change) 115 218 52
Options (change) 92 141 33
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $18,965 $22,663 $23,197
Total Invoice $18,082 $21,498 $22,037

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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: $2,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimEX2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4148hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,965$22,663$23,197
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,965$21,633$21,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$244
Total Invoice$18,082$21,498$22,037
Adjustments for Features0-977-1,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,082$20,521$20,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$262

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year201220152015
ModelForteXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimEX2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,920$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977-1,254

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20122015
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.3,098 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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