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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,495 $30,995
Base Invoice $16,660 $28,795
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 183
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 40 42
Universal garage door opener 70 77
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,200
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 119
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 32 28
Universal garage door opener 55 50
5-speed shiftable automatic 950 1,094
Options (change) 3,065 1,502
Options (change) 2,722 1,291
Destination 695 645
Total Price $21,255 $33,142
Total Invoice $20,077 $30,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,268
Model Year20102008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,255$33,142
Adjustments for Features0-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$28,412
Total Invoice$20,077$30,731
Adjustments for Features0-4,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,077$26,345

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,970$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,386

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102008
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in188.7 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.766.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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