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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: $26,675

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,081

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelForteOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $31,295
Base Invoice $18,432 $29,058
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 42
Rear spoiler 295 380
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 28
Rear spoiler 244 285
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 6,460 2,499
Options (change) 5,824 2,186
Destination 825 625
Total Price $26,675 $34,419
Total Invoice $25,081 $31,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,634
Model Year20152006
ModelForteOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,675$34,419
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,775$34,419
Total Invoice$25,081$31,869
Adjustments for Features-8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,235$31,869

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152006
ModelForteOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152006
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%

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