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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForteLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $18,190 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750      
Technology Package 1,800      
Stability control   300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183
Navigation system   2,000    
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655      
Technology Package 1,570      
Stability control   275    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119
Navigation system   1,721    
Options (change) 3,550 2,483 183 183
Options (change) 3,095 2,115 119 119
Destination 750 645 645 645
Total Price $23,400 $31,423 $32,123 $34,823
Total Invoice $22,035 $29,198 $29,931 $32,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,636
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForteLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionT6M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,400$31,423$32,123$34,823
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-2,425-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$29,998$29,698$32,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$3,275
Total Invoice$22,035$29,198$29,931$32,298
Adjustments for Features0-1,324-2,260-1,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$27,874$27,671$30,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$203$0$2,911

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForteLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop $100 $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,025$5,025$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$2,425$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,324-2,260-1,716

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122008
ModelForteLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in186.2 in
Width69.9 in68.1 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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