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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $18,395
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $17,520
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Cargo net 59 59 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo tray     75
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Cargo net 38 38 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 2,369 269 3,665
Options (change) 2,038 174 3,187
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $28,314 $31,114 $22,755
Total Invoice $26,620 $29,480 $21,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,805
Model Year201620162011
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,314$31,114$22,755
Adjustments for Features-3,630-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,684$27,459$22,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$26,620$29,480$21,402
Adjustments for Features-3,413-3,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,207$26,017$21,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,810$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162011
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$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 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
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$4,530$4,555$900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,413-3,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelCrosstrekForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length175.2 in170.9 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height63.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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