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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: $5,079

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,082

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteCrosstrek
TrimEX2.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $21,795
Base Invoice $17,240 $20,692
Cargo net 40 72
Cargo tray 75 81
Cargo cover   181
CVT   1,000
Cargo net 32 46
Cargo tray 60 52
Cargo cover   117
CVT   917
Options (change) 115 1,334
Options (change) 92 1,132
Destination 750 915
Total Price $18,965 $24,044
Total Invoice $18,082 $22,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,510
Model Year20122018
ModelForteCrosstrek
TrimEX2.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4152hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$18,965$24,044
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,965$21,774
Total Invoice$18,082$22,739
Adjustments for Features0-2,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,082$20,592

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122018
ModelForteCrosstrek
TrimEX2.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$2,025$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,147

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122018
ModelForteCrosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in104.9 in
Length170.9 in175.8 in
Width69.9 in71.0 in
Height57.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i

CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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