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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: $27,275

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $796

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,661

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForteForteXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $24,795 $29,295
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $23,455 $27,804
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 84 84
Floor mats 125 125    
Cargo net 50 50 52 52
Rear bumper protector 75 75 95 95
Cargo tray 80 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195 195
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,000  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 55 55
Floor mats 102 102    
Cargo net 42 42 33 33
Rear bumper protector 62 62 61 61
Cargo tray 67 67    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     126 126
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,776  
Options (change) 4,280 4,280 2,426 426
Options (change) 3,800 3,800 2,051 275
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $27,275 $28,975 $28,071 $30,571
Total Invoice $25,661 $27,117 $26,356 $28,929

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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: $901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $794
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForteForteXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionT6S7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,275$28,975$28,071$30,571
Adjustments for Features-105-3800-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$28,595$28,071$30,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$2,475
Total Invoice$25,661$27,117$26,356$28,929
Adjustments for Features-99-3560-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,562$26,761$26,356$28,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0$2,549

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForteForteXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, 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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,525$4,145$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$380$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-99-3560-24

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20182015
ModelForteXV Crosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length171.3 in175.2 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested212550%
Total Not Requested212550%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

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

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