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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: $28,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,055

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,800 $30,995
Base Invoice $22,422 $28,795
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 77
Cargo tray 80  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 42
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 50
Cargo tray 67  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Navigation system   1,822
Options (change) 4,205 3,502
Options (change) 3,738 3,113
Destination 895 645
Total Price $28,900 $35,142
Total Invoice $27,055 $32,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,711
Model Year20182008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,900$35,142
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,900$34,292
Total Invoice$27,055$32,553
Adjustments for Features0-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,055$31,766

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
ModelForteOutback
TrimSX2.5 XT Limited
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
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 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,425$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-787

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested182544%

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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