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Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $16,660 $29,154 $37,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 165 165
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Cargo net 40 55 55
Cargo tray 75 71 71
Universal garage door opener 70 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 107 107
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Cargo net 32 36 36
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Universal garage door opener 55 56 56
Options (change) 2,065 376 376
Options (change) 1,772 245 245
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $20,255 $32,191 $41,191
Total Invoice $19,127 $30,219 $38,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,285
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$20,255$32,191$41,191
Adjustments for Features0-4,055-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$28,136$34,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,440
Total Invoice$19,127$30,219$38,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,807-6,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,127$26,412$32,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,170

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201020172017
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$770$4,825$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,807-6,233

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20102017
ModelForteWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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