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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: $21,215

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $5,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,058

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $4,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelForteForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSEXWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,300 $24,350 $26,450
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,130 $22,997 $24,935
Universal garage door opener 350 350 85 85
Floor mats 125 125    
Remote start 495 495 432 432
Cargo net 50 50 32 32
Rear spoiler   295 380  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192 192
Aux input     97  
Satellite radio     453 453
Universal garage door opener 291 291 55 55
Floor mats 102 102    
Remote start 410 410 324 324
Cargo net 42 42 28 28
Rear spoiler   244 285  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125 125
Aux input     63  
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 1,020 1,315 1,671 1,194
Options (change) 845 1,089 1,220 872
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $21,215 $23,510 $26,666 $28,289
Total Invoice $20,058 $22,114 $24,862 $26,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,739
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelForteForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSEXWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4164hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,215$23,510$26,666$28,289
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-70-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,215$21,510$26,596$27,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$898
Total Invoice$20,058$22,114$24,862$26,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,881-65-743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,058$20,233$24,797$25,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$912

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

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelForteForteImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSEXWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents $100  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,375$4,375$2,445$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$70$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,881-65-743

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

Model Year20172008
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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