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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: $27,555

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,879

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $31,595
Base Invoice $19,811 $29,367
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350 77
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 42
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 5,715 3,502
Options (change) 5,218 3,114
Destination 850 695
Total Price $27,555 $35,792
Total Invoice $25,879 $33,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,629
Model Year20162009
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,555$35,792
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,555$33,992
Total Invoice$25,879$33,176
Adjustments for Features0-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,879$31,508

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
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
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in188.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 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 Headroom38.7 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested352576%
Total Not Requested110024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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