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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: $23,700

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelForteLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $18,380 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750 995 995  
Technology Package 1,800      
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186 186
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655 829 829  
Technology Package 1,570      
Cargo tray 60 46 46 46
Navigation system   1,668 1,668 1,668
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121 121
Options (change) 3,625 7,856 6,756 2,261
Options (change) 3,155 6,887 5,952 1,835
Destination 775 750 750 750
Total Price $23,700 $28,601 $32,601 $34,606
Total Invoice $22,310 $26,563 $30,235 $32,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,046
Model Year2013201220122012
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$23,700$28,601$32,601$34,606
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,250-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,700$27,301$30,351$33,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$22,310$26,563$30,235$32,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,207-2,087-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,310$25,356$28,148$30,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792$5,375

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2013201220122012
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
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$1,725$3,025$3,975$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,250$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,207-2,087-1,296

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,730 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

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 camera200Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested230058%
Total Not Requested167542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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