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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: $17,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,917

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $15,995 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $15,230 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Package 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 40 81 81
Premium Package 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 32 52 52
Options (change) 1,165 81 81
Options (change) 992 52 52
Destination 695 915 915
Total Price $17,855 $36,391 $39,686
Total Invoice $16,917 $34,031 $37,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,626
Model Year201020182018
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine156hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$17,855$36,391$39,686
Adjustments for Features0-11,215-14,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,855$25,176$25,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$16,917$34,031$37,056
Adjustments for Features0-10,488-13,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,917$23,543$23,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020182018
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$745$11,960$15,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,215$14,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,488-13,404

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102018
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in108.1 in
Length178.3 in189.9 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.773.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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