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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: $27,585

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,904

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $28,495
Base Invoice $19,811 $26,643
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350 85
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80  
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291 55
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67  
Limited Package   3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 5,745 3,871
Options (change) 5,243 3,567
Destination 850 795
Total Price $27,585 $33,161
Total Invoice $25,904 $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: $5,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year20162013
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$27,585$33,161
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,585$33,061
Total Invoice$25,904$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,904$30,912

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162013
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 
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 
Navigation system$600 
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 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162013
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 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested230050%
Total Not Requested232550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested235069%
Total Not Requested107531%

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