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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: $27,170

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,491

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $26,450
Base Invoice $18,432 $24,935
Technology Package 2,400  
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495 432
Cargo net 50 32
Rear spoiler 295  
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 2,167  
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410 324
Cargo net 42 28
Rear spoiler 244  
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Navigation system   1,846
Options (change) 6,955 2,741
Options (change) 6,234 2,378
Destination 825 645
Total Price $27,170 $29,836
Total Invoice $25,491 $27,958

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,746
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,295
Model Year20152008
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,170$29,836
Adjustments for Features-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$29,836
Total Invoice$25,491$27,958
Adjustments for Features-3,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,663$27,958

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

Model Year20152008
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,225$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8280

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

Model Year20152008
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested45012%
Total Not Requested317588%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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