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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $28,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $18,000 $27,309 $35,285
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195 195
Navigation system   2,000 1,800
Satellite radio     427
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 36 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   127 127
Navigation system   1,737 1,565
Satellite radio     320
Options (change) 3,590 2,250 2,477
Options (change) 3,127 1,900 2,048
Destination 695 725 725
Total Price $23,180 $31,970 $40,547
Total Invoice $21,822 $29,934 $38,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,602
Model Year201120112011
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,180$31,970$40,547
Adjustments for Features0-545-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$31,425$38,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,927
Total Invoice$21,822$29,934$38,058
Adjustments for Features0-510-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$29,424$35,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,574

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year201120112011
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,670$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-510-2,060

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20112011
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length178.3 in180.3 in
Width69.9 in68.5 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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