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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: $23,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelForteImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSX2.0i LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $21,995 $37,645
Base Invoice $18,190 $20,888 $35,564
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 1,000  
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo tray 75 71 71
Cargo net 40 55 55
Navigation Package   1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Navigation system     1,000
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 888  
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Cargo net 32 36 36
Navigation Package   1,066  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Navigation system     888
Options (change) 3,665 2,491 1,291
Options (change) 3,187 2,143 1,077
Destination 750 770 770
Total Price $23,515 $25,256 $39,706
Total Invoice $22,127 $23,801 $37,411

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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: $96
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124
Model Year201220132013
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$23,515$25,256$39,706
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,515$23,611$37,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,850
Total Invoice$22,127$23,801$37,411
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,127$22,251$35,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,045

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201220132013
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  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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 
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$2,125$3,770$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,550-2,115

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20122013
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX 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 camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested112573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

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

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