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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,082

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEX2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $21,695 $22,495
Base Invoice $17,240 $20,599 $21,339
Cargo net 40 59 59
Cargo tray 75 81  
Cargo cover   164  
Cargo net 32 38 38
Cargo tray 60 52  
Cargo cover   106  
Options (change) 115 304 59
Options (change) 92 196 38
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $18,965 $22,874 $23,429
Total Invoice $18,082 $21,670 $22,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,574
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEX2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4148hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 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$22,874$23,429
Adjustments for Features0-1,070-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,965$21,804$21,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$18,082$21,670$22,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,014-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,082$20,656$20,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201220172017
ModelForteCrosstrekCrosstrek
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 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,920$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,070$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,014-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122017
ModelForteCrosstrek
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.3,109 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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