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

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelForteImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSX2.0i LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $22,195 $37,845
Base Invoice $18,000 $21,072 $35,751
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 1,000  
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo tray 75 71 71
Cargo net 40 55 55
Navigation Package   1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Navigation system     1,100
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 888  
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Cargo net 32 36 36
Navigation Package   976  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Navigation system     976
Options (change) 3,665 2,391 1,391
Options (change) 3,187 2,053 1,165
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $23,255 $25,381 $40,031
Total Invoice $21,882 $23,920 $37,711

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $441
Model Year201120142014
ModelForteImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSX2.0i LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4148hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,255$25,381$40,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$23,686$37,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,050
Total Invoice$21,882$23,920$37,711
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-2,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$22,323$35,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,226

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201120142014
ModelForteImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSX2.0i LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
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$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Metal pedals$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,770$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-2,162

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20112014
ModelForteImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.1 in
Length178.3 in180.3 in
Width69.9 in68.5 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 ft3

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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 camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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