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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,495
Base Invoice $18,190 $26,848
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 32
Navigation system   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 28
Navigation system   1,737
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Options (change) 3,590 2,224
Options (change) 3,127 1,890
Destination 750 695
Total Price $23,440 $31,414
Total Invoice $22,067 $29,433

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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: $7,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,996
Model Year20122010
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-17
Total Price$23,440$31,414
Adjustments for Features0-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$31,019
Total Invoice$22,067$29,433
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$29,063

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

Model Year20122010
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370

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

Model Year20122010
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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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
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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