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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: $22,175

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,005

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,600 $32,095
Base Invoice $18,670 $30,034
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 1,445
Cargo tray 75  
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 1,203
Cargo tray 60  
Options (change) 1,825 1,445
Options (change) 1,585 1,203
Destination 750 825
Total Price $22,175 $34,365
Total Invoice $21,005 $32,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,975
Model Year20122014
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,175$34,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,175$29,990
Total Invoice$21,005$32,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,005$27,980

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,082

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length170.9 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,896 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 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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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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