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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: $27,110

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,428

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,890 $28,195
Base Invoice $19,707 $26,369
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 2,300  
Technology Package 1,900  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,550
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Premium Package 2,079  
Technology Package 1,717  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Navigation system   1,294
Options (change) 5,395 6,295
Options (change) 4,896 5,612
Destination 825 725
Total Price $27,110 $35,215
Total Invoice $25,428 $32,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,117
Model Year20152011
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$27,110$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$33,965
Total Invoice$25,428$32,706
Adjustments for Features0-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,428$31,545

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
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
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$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 
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$3,150$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested242566%
Total Not Requested127534%
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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