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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: $22,715

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,370

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,395 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $17,520 $21,663 $26,186
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 995 995
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo tray 75    
Limited Package   4,000 3,000
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 829 829
Leather Package 870    
Cargo tray 60    
Limited Package   3,689 2,838
Navigation system   1,668 1,668
Options (change) 3,625 6,995 5,995
Options (change) 3,155 6,186 5,335
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $22,715 $30,685 $34,685
Total Invoice $21,370 $28,544 $32,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,290
Model Year201120102010
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,715$30,685$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,715$27,585$30,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$21,370$28,544$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-2,884-3,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,370$25,660$28,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120102010
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$950$4,050$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,884-3,762

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112010
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length170.9 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,387 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft371.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested112588%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested216551%
Total Not Requested207549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested157547%
Total Not Requested180053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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