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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: $12,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $16,660 $29,708 $38,587
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 233 233
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Cargo net 40 81 81
Cargo tray 75 81 81
Universal garage door opener 70 111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 151 151
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Cargo net 32 52 52
Cargo tray 60 52 52
Universal garage door opener 55 72 72
Options (change) 2,065 506 506
Options (change) 1,772 327 327
Destination 695 860 860
Total Price $20,255 $32,961 $42,261
Total Invoice $19,127 $30,895 $39,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,489
Model Year201020182018
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)215/45-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$20,255$32,961$42,261
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$28,396$35,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,225
Total Invoice$19,127$30,895$39,774
Adjustments for Features0-4,279-6,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,127$26,616$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,909

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201020182018
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$10
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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
Fog lights$125$125 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$645$5,210$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,279-6,249

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20102018
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.3,277 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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