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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,555

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,972

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,495 $29,295 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,178 $27,804 $19,367 $19,811
Navigation Package 1,100      
Sunroof 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Cargo net 40 40 50 50
Rear bumper protector 71 71 75 75
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Remote start 400 400 495 495
Premium Tech Package     4,500 4,200
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     115 115
Navigation Package 978      
Sunroof 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Cargo net 26 26 42 42
Rear bumper protector 46 46 62 62
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Remote start 300 300 410 410
Premium Tech Package     4,081 3,863
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 2,861 761 5,315 5,015
Options (change) 2,401 535 4,755 4,537
Destination 825 825 850 850
Total Price $28,181 $30,881 $26,555 $26,855
Total Invoice $26,404 $29,164 $24,972 $25,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $431
Model Year2014201420162016
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,181$30,881$26,555$26,855
Adjustments for Features-1,245-1,545-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,936$29,336$26,380$26,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$475
Total Invoice$26,404$29,164$24,972$25,198
Adjustments for Features-1,166-1,459-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,238$27,705$24,807$25,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,467$0$391

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420162016
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,945$4,245$2,875$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$1,545$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,166-1,459-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142016
ModelXV CrosstrekForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length175.2 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,099 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested67516%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested327571%
Total Not Requested135029%

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