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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: $25,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,777

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,800 $28,495
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,643
Universal garage door opener 350 85
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80  
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener 291 55
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67  
Limited Package   3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 555 3,871
Options (change) 460 3,567
Destination 895 795
Total Price $25,250 $33,161
Total Invoice $23,777 $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: $4,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,236
Model Year20172013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$25,250$33,161
Adjustments for Features0-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$29,961
Total Invoice$23,777$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,777$28,013

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172013
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,350$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,992

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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
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, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested147543%
Total Not Requested195057%

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