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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: $27,225

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelForteLegacyLegacy
TrimEXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $34,445 $36,145
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 81 81
Cargo net 50 90 90
Rear spoiler 295 365 365
Remote start 495 470 470
Premium Plus Package 1,796    
Premium Package 2,717    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 52 52
Cargo net 42 58 58
Rear spoiler 244 237 237
Remote start 410 352 352
Options (change) 6,385 1,006 1,006
Options (change) 5,660 699 699
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $27,225 $36,376 $38,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,018
Model Year201620212021
ModelForteLegacyLegacy
TrimEXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,225$36,376$38,076
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,225$33,266$35,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201620212021
ModelForteLegacyLegacy
TrimEXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation app $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,510$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-94

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162021
ModelForteLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested75022%

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