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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: $22,510

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelForteForteCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $27,195 $34,995
Premium Tech Package 4,500      
Universal garage door opener 350 350 120 120
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo net 50 50 72 72
Cargo tray 80 80    
Rear bumper protector 75 75 113 113
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Premium Tech Package 4,081      
Universal garage door opener 291 291 78 78
Floor mats 93 93    
Cargo net 42 42 46 46
Cargo tray 67 67    
Rear bumper protector 62 62 73 73
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Options (change) 5,170 670 550 550
Options (change) 4,636 555 355 355
Destination 850 850 975 975
Total Price $26,410 $22,510 $28,720 $36,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,546
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelForteForteCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4152hp H4137hp H4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,410$22,510$28,720$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,5500-6,585-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,860$22,510$22,135$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0$8,050

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2016201620192019
ModelForteForteCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
HD radio$50 $50$50
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,525$975$7,560$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$0$6,585$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2820-305-231

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20162019
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested192546%
Total Not Requested227554%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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