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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: $27,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,890 $33,395
Base Invoice $19,707 $31,227
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 2,300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Cargo tray 80  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 70
Rear bumper protector 75 95
Remote start 495 450
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Metal pedals   170
Technology Package 1,717  
Premium Package 2,079  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Cargo tray 67  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 45
Rear bumper protector 62 61
Remote start 410 337
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 6,015 3,875
Options (change) 5,410 3,129
Destination 825 850
Total Price $27,730 $38,120
Total Invoice $25,942 $35,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year20152016
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,730$38,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,730$32,035
Total Invoice$25,942$35,206
Adjustments for Features0-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,942$29,586

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,025$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length171.3 in189.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested310093%
Total Not Requested2507%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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