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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: $28,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,300

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelForteImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $29,295 $37,645
Base Invoice $20,130 $27,589 $35,564
Universal garage door opener 350 85 85
Premium Plus Package 4,490    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo tray 80 71 71
Remote start 495 400 400
Cargo net 50 55 55
Rear spoiler 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener 291 56 56
Premium Plus Package 4,119    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Remote start 410 300 300
Cargo net 42 36 36
Rear spoiler 244    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Navigation system   888 888
Options (change) 5,885 1,776 1,776
Options (change) 5,275 1,433 1,433
Destination 895 770 770
Total Price $28,080 $31,841 $40,191
Total Invoice $26,300 $29,792 $37,767

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,143
Model Year201720132013
ModelForteImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,080$31,841$40,191
Adjustments for Features-2,8300-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$31,841$38,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,700
Total Invoice$26,300$29,792$37,767
Adjustments for Features-2,6510-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,649$29,792$36,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201720132013
ModelForteImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$2,570$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6510-1,550

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20172013
ModelForteImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.1 in
Length179.5 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested225047%
Total Not Requested252553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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