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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: $25,095

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,604

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,900 $28,495
Base Invoice $19,717 $26,643
Premium Package 2,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Cargo tray 80  
Floor mats 115  
Limited Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Premium Package 1,986  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Cargo tray 67  
Floor mats 93  
Limited Package   3,391
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 3,395 3,871
Options (change) 3,087 3,567
Destination 800 795
Total Price $25,095 $33,161
Total Invoice $23,604 $31,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,186
Model Year20142013
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$25,095$33,161
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,095$31,861
Total Invoice$23,604$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,604$29,790

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142013
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$3,575$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,215

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142013
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length171.3 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,613 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested187555%
Total Not Requested155045%

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