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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,600 $30,995
Base Invoice $18,670 $28,795
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 40 42
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 32 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,822
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 3,665 3,425
Options (change) 3,187 3,063
Destination 750 645
Total Price $24,015 $35,065
Total Invoice $22,607 $32,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,791
Model Year20122008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,015$35,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$31,715
Total Invoice$22,607$32,503
Adjustments for Features0-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,607$29,398

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
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$3,550$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,105

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length170.9 in188.7 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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