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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: $25,420

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,971

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelForteForteCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $26,295
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $24,840
Technology Package 2,000 1,800  
Premium Package 2,600 2,200  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 113
Cargo tray 80 80  
Cargo net 50 50 72
Floor mats 115 115  
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Technology Package 1,800 1,624  
Premium Package 2,348 1,986  
Rear bumper protector 62 62 73
Cargo tray 67 67  
Cargo net 42 42 46
Floor mats 93 93  
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Options (change) 4,920 4,320 550
Options (change) 4,412 3,874 355
Destination 800 800 915
Total Price $25,420 $26,020 $27,760
Total Invoice $23,971 $24,391 $26,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,356
Model Year201420142018
ModelForteForteCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4152hp H4
TransmissionT6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,420$26,020$27,760
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$26,020$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0
Total Invoice$23,971$24,391$26,110
Adjustments for Features-8250-1,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,146$24,391$24,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201420142018
ModelForteForteCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
PIN Code Access  $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,025$4,150$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250-1,608

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20142018
ModelForteCrosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.9 in
Length171.3 in175.8 in
Width70.1 in71.0 in
Height57.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested160048%
Total Not Requested175052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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