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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: $23,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,942

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $24,995
Base Invoice $20,410 $23,481
Universal garage door opener 350 87
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Limited Package   2,500
Universal garage door opener 291 56
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 244  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Limited Package   2,294
Options (change) 770 2,770
Options (change) 637 2,469
Destination 895 625
Total Price $23,265 $28,390
Total Invoice $21,942 $26,575

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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: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,911
Model Year20182006
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,265$28,390
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,910$28,390
Total Invoice$21,942$26,575
Adjustments for Features-1,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,664$26,575

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

Model Year20182006
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,000$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2780

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

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

Model Year20182006
ModelForteImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in175.4 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested132559%
Total Not Requested92541%

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