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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: $27,420

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $761

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,495 $29,295 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,178 $27,804 $20,966 $22,422
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   350
Remote start 400 400 495 495
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     125 125
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   291
Remote start 300 300 410 410
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 2,861 761 4,425 4,775
Options (change) 2,401 535 3,919 4,210
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $28,181 $30,881 $27,420 $29,470
Total Invoice $26,404 $29,164 $25,780 $27,527

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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: $1,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $981
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6S7
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$27,420$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-300-380-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,181$30,581$27,040$28,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$1,775
Total Invoice$26,404$29,164$25,780$27,527
Adjustments for Features0-283-357-612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,404$28,881$25,423$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0$1,492

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420182018
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 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$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   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
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 $100
Total Value of Features$4,120$4,420$4,500$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$380$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283-357-612

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested212550%
Total Not Requested212550%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

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