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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: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,349

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $27,495
Base Invoice $18,993 $25,925
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495 432
Cargo net 50 32
Rear spoiler 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Universal garage door opener   85
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410 324
Cargo net 42 28
Rear spoiler 244  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Universal garage door opener   55
Navigation system   1,846
Options (change) 3,955 2,741
Options (change) 3,506 2,378
Destination 850 695
Total Price $24,795 $30,931
Total Invoice $23,349 $28,998

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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: $7,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,737
Model Year20162009
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX Premium
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$24,795$30,931
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,640$30,931
Total Invoice$23,349$28,998
Adjustments for Features-1,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,261$28,998

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

Model Year20162009
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,450$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880

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

Model Year20162009
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.3,076 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested195058%
Total Not Requested142542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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