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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: $23,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $18,380 $29,708 $38,587
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 81 81
Cargo tray 75 81 81
Navigation Package   2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 52 52
Cargo tray 60 52 52
Navigation Package   1,863  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Options (change) 3,665 2,495 395
Options (change) 3,187 2,118 255
Destination 775 860 860
Total Price $23,740 $34,950 $42,150
Total Invoice $22,342 $32,686 $39,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,506
Model Year201320182018
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)215/45-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$23,740$34,950$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$31,915$38,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,125
Total Invoice$22,342$32,686$39,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,838-3,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,342$29,848$35,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,983

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201320182018
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
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$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
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,750$4,785$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,838-3,871

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,730 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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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