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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: $26,680

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,051

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteLegacy
TrimEX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $25,095
Base Invoice $18,993 $23,533
Premium Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 350 85
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80 75
Rear spoiler 295 393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,500
Premium Package 2,717  
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Universal garage door opener 291 55
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67 46
Rear spoiler 244 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,288
Options (change) 5,840 7,234
Options (change) 5,208 6,302
Destination 850 750
Total Price $26,680 $33,079
Total Invoice $25,051 $30,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,679
Model Year20162012
ModelForteLegacy
TrimEX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,680$33,079
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$32,154
Total Invoice$25,051$30,585
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,051$29,730

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162012
ModelForteLegacy
TrimEX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-855

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162012
ModelForteLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested302590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested77551%
Total Not Requested75049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
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 control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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