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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: $26,895

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,228

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,900 $27,995
Base Invoice $19,717 $26,186
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 1,800  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80  
Limited Package   3,000
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Premium Package 1,986  
Technology Package 1,624  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67  
Limited Package   2,838
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 5,195 5,995
Options (change) 4,711 5,335
Destination 800 695
Total Price $26,895 $34,685
Total Invoice $25,228 $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: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,245
Model Year20142010
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$26,895$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,895$33,885
Total Invoice$25,228$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,228$31,473

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142010
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-743

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142010
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length171.3 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested245073%
Total Not Requested90027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

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 control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210062%
Total Not Requested127538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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