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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: $23,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $18,190 $29,154 $37,750
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 55 55
Cargo tray 75 71 71
Navigation Package   2,600  
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   2,307  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Options (change) 3,665 2,891 291
Options (change) 3,187 2,496 189
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $23,515 $34,706 $41,106
Total Invoice $22,127 $32,470 $38,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,691
Model Year201220172017
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)215/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$23,515$34,706$41,106
Adjustments for Features0-2,835-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,515$31,871$36,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$22,127$32,470$38,759
Adjustments for Features0-2,652-3,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,127$29,818$34,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,042

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220172017
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
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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$0
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
Traffic information$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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,575$4,410$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,652-3,899

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122017
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66041%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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