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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: $27,585

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,890

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelForteWRX
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $31,595
Base Invoice $20,130 $29,708
Universal garage door opener 350 111
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 81
Cargo tray 80 81
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Universal garage door opener 291 72
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 244  
Cargo net 42 52
Cargo tray 67 52
Navigation Package with Eyesight   2,928
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Options (change) 5,390 3,806
Options (change) 4,865 3,255
Destination 895 860
Total Price $27,585 $36,261
Total Invoice $25,890 $33,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,012
Model Year20172018
ModelForteWRX
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$27,585$36,261
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,585$34,201
Total Invoice$25,890$33,823
Adjustments for Features0-1,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,890$31,902

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
ModelForteWRX
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$3,125$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,921

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
ModelForteWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,277 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested422588%
Total Not Requested55012%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested205055%
Total Not Requested170045%

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