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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: $26,535

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,875

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimEXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $18,528 $28,601 $37,750
Technology Package 2,300    
215/45HR17 300    
Premium Package 2,600    
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo net 50 55 55
Cargo tray 80 71 71
Remote start 495 469  
Navigation Package   3,100  
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Technology Package 2,074    
215/45HR17 269    
Premium Package 2,348    
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Cargo net 42 36 36
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Remote start 410 351  
Navigation Package   2,751  
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Options (change) 6,235 3,945 376
Options (change) 5,547 3,347 245
Destination 800 795 795
Total Price $26,535 $35,135 $41,166
Total Invoice $24,875 $32,743 $38,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,136
Model Year201420162016
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimEXLimitedSTI 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$26,535$35,135$41,166
Adjustments for Features0-785-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,535$34,350$39,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,881
Total Invoice$24,875$32,743$38,790
Adjustments for Features0-732-1,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,875$32,011$36,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,956

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201420162016
ModelForteWRXWRX
TrimEXLimitedSTI 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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
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
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,910$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-732-1,823

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20142016
ModelForteWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested285079%
Total Not Requested77521%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested66039%

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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