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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: $25,420

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,971

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $18,759 $19,717
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100      
Cargo net 59 59 50 50
Rear bumper protector 105 105 75 75
Universal garage door opener 128 128    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210    
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     115 115
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864      
Cargo net 38 38 42 42
Rear bumper protector 68 68 62 62
Universal garage door opener 83 83    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136    
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 2,602 502 4,920 4,320
Options (change) 2,189 325 4,412 3,874
Destination 850 850 800 800
Total Price $28,547 $31,347 $25,420 $26,020
Total Invoice $26,771 $29,631 $23,971 $24,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,190
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForteForte
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)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,547$31,347$25,420$26,020
Adjustments for Features-1,530-1,555-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,017$29,792$24,545$26,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$1,475
Total Invoice$26,771$29,631$23,971$24,391
Adjustments for Features-1,435-1,470-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,336$28,161$23,146$24,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForteForte
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
PIN Code Access$10$10  
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 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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  
Total Value of Features$4,480$4,505$3,825$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$1,555$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,435-1,470-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162014
ModelCrosstrekForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length175.2 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium 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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium 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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

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