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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,975 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $7,240 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $6,459 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | SX | 2.5i | 3.6R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $19,600 | $23,195 | $28,195 |
| Base Invoice | $18,670 | $21,848 | $26,369 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | 1,445 | 1,445 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo tray | 75 | ||
| Limited Package | 4,300 | 3,300 | |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 1,550 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | 1,203 | 1,203 |
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Cargo tray | 60 | ||
| Limited Package | 3,964 | 3,115 | |
| Navigation system | 1,294 | 1,294 | |
| Options (change) | 3,625 | 7,295 | 6,295 |
| Options (change) | 3,155 | 6,461 | 5,612 |
| Destination | 750 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $23,975 | $31,215 | $35,215 |
| Total Invoice | $22,575 | $29,034 | $32,706 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,087 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | SX | 2.5i | 3.6R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 256hp H6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 9 | 440, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 |
| Total Price | $23,975 | $31,215 | $35,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,550 | -3,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,975 | $28,665 | $31,715 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,050 |
| Total Invoice | $22,575 | $29,034 | $32,706 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,372 | -3,251 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,575 | $26,662 | $29,455 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,793 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | SX | 2.5i | 3.6R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| 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 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | $1,600 | $4,150 | $5,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,550 | $3,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,372 | -3,251 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Outback |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.9 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 65.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,782 lb. | 3,387 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| 225/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2490 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 2075 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| 225/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 49% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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