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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $18,000 $28,232 $36,355
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 55 55
Cargo tray 75 71 71
Navigation Package   2,500 1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 36 36
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Navigation Package   2,218 1,331
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Options (change) 3,665 2,791 1,791
Options (change) 3,187 2,407 1,520
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $23,255 $33,581 $41,081
Total Invoice $21,882 $31,434 $38,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,954
Model Year201120152015
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,255$33,581$41,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$30,806$36,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,875
Total Invoice$21,882$31,434$38,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,598-4,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$28,836$34,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,692

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201120152015
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,350$4,125$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,598-4,142

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112015
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
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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