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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: $23,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,352

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteTribecaTribeca
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $17,520 $30,657 $33,703
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 1,500  
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 46 46
Cargo tray 75 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo cover   75 75
Navigation system   2,200 2,200
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 1,304  
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 30 30
Cargo tray 60 33 33
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Cargo cover   49 49
Navigation system   1,912 1,913
Options (change) 4,665 3,871 2,371
Options (change) 4,137 3,328 2,025
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $23,755 $37,241 $39,041
Total Invoice $22,352 $34,760 $36,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,138
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteTribecaTribeca
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$23,755$37,241$39,041
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$32,666$33,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$22,352$34,760$36,503
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-4,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,352$30,490$31,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,174

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201120122012
ModelForteTribecaTribeca
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
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
Metal pedals$75  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,225$6,800$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,270-4,839

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20112012
ModelForteTribeca
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.2 in
Length170.9 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.437.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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