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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: $19,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,565

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,643
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 186
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 70 85
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Satellite radio   461
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 121
Cargo tray 60  
Universal garage door opener 55 55
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Satellite radio   346
Options (change) 1,325 732
Options (change) 1,210 522
Destination 695 795
Total Price $19,515 $30,022
Total Invoice $18,565 $27,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,364
Model Year20102013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$19,515$30,022
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,515$26,767
Total Invoice$18,565$27,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,565$24,929

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,570$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,031

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102013
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length178.3 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 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 in39.3 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 Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.771.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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