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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: $23,015

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,704

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelForteOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $30,295
Base Invoice $20,130 $28,258
Universal garage door opener 350 77
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 42
Rear spoiler 295 380
Universal garage door opener 291 50
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 28
Rear spoiler 244 285
Options (change) 820 499
Options (change) 679 363
Destination 895 625
Total Price $23,015 $31,419
Total Invoice $21,704 $29,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,819
Model Year20172007
ModelForteOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4245hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,015$31,419
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$28,494
Total Invoice$21,704$29,246
Adjustments for Features0-2,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,704$26,523

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172007
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 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$3,175$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,723

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172007
ModelForteOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,560 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 Room53.8 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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