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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,917

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteTribecaTribeca
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $15,230 $30,657 $33,703
Premium Package 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Cargo net 40 46 46
Cargo tray 75 50 50
Sunroof   1,500  
Premium Package 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Cargo net 32 30 30
Cargo tray 60 33 33
Sunroof   1,304  
Options (change) 1,165 1,596 96
Options (change) 992 1,367 63
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $17,855 $34,966 $36,766
Total Invoice $16,917 $32,799 $34,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,623
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteTribecaTribeca
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$17,855$34,966$36,766
Adjustments for Features0-8,805-9,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,855$26,161$27,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$16,917$32,799$34,541
Adjustments for Features0-8,259-8,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,917$24,540$25,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,165

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201020122012
ModelForteTribecaTribeca
TrimEX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$220$9,025$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,805$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,259-8,836

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20102012
ModelForteTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.2 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.737.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.774.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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