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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: $21,715

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,557

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelForteLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,595
Base Invoice $18,190 $27,739
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 70
Cargo tray 75 82
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Metal pedals   170
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 45
Cargo tray 60 53
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 1,865 2,517
Options (change) 1,617 2,038
Destination 750 795
Total Price $21,715 $32,907
Total Invoice $20,557 $30,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,510
Model Year20122015
ModelForteLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,715$32,907
Adjustments for Features0-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,715$26,982
Total Invoice$20,557$30,572
Adjustments for Features0-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,557$25,067

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122015
ModelForteLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$1,150$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,505

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122015
ModelForteLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length178.3 in188.8 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,822 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.0 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 Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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