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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: $21,675

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,525

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForteLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $25,395
Base Invoice $18,190 $23,806
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo tray 75 75
Limited Package   3,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo tray 60 46
Limited Package   3,291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 1,825 3,761
Options (change) 1,585 3,458
Destination 750 770
Total Price $21,675 $29,926
Total Invoice $20,525 $28,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,612
Model Year20122013
ModelForteLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,675$29,926
Adjustments for Features0-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,675$27,901
Total Invoice$20,525$28,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,525$26,137

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122013
ModelForteLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,150$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,897

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122013
ModelForteLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length178.3 in187.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,822 lb.3,496 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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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested155049%

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