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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelForteTribecaTribeca
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $32,495 $35,795
Base Invoice $18,670 $30,565 $33,611
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 1,500  
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 46 46
Cargo tray 75 50 50
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
Cargo cover   49 49
Navigation system   1,912 1,913
Options (change) 3,665 3,871 2,371
Options (change) 3,187 3,328 2,025
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $24,015 $37,061 $38,861
Total Invoice $22,607 $34,588 $36,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,665
Model Year201220102010
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$24,015$37,061$38,861
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$32,436$33,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$22,607$34,588$36,331
Adjustments for Features0-4,316-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,607$30,272$31,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,174

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201220102010
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
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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  
Total Value of Features$2,175$6,800$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,316-4,885

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122010
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%

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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