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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: $15,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimSXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,600 $37,995 $39,945
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 40 81 81
Metal pedals   172 172
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 32 52 52
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 3,665 253 253
Options (change) 3,187 164 164
Destination 750 1,050 1,050
Total Price $24,015 $39,298 $41,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,675
Model Year201220212021
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimSXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,015$39,298$41,248
Adjustments for Features0-6,435-9,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$32,863$31,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220212021
ModelForteOutbackOutback
TrimSXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
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 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
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 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$8,885$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,435$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-199-282

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122021
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in108.1 in
Length170.9 in191.3 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft375.7 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 camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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