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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: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelForteLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,995 $24,995 $31,395
Base Invoice $18,190 $18,926 $23,440 $29,259
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750 995 995  
Leather Package 1,000      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package   4,300 3,300  
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655 829 829  
Leather Package 870      
Navigation system   1,668 1,668 1,668
Limited Package   3,947 3,106  
Options (change) 3,550 7,295 6,295 2,000
Options (change) 3,095 6,444 5,603 1,668
Destination 750 725 725 725
Total Price $23,400 $28,015 $32,015 $34,120
Total Invoice $22,035 $26,095 $29,768 $31,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,105
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelForteLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,400$28,015$32,015$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,975-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$26,990$30,040$32,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$6,005
Total Invoice$22,035$26,095$29,768$31,652
Adjustments for Features0-955-1,836-1,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$25,140$27,932$30,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792$5,468

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelForteLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$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 lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,975$3,925$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$1,975$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-955-1,836-1,044

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122011
ModelForteLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length178.3 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested112588%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested227556%
Total Not Requested180044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested140042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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