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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: $26,060

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,562

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelCrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,195 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,824 $19,367 $19,811
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Cargo net 59 50 50
Rear bumper protector 105 75 75
Universal garage door opener 110    
Premium Tech Package   4,500 4,200
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Cargo net 38 42 42
Rear bumper protector 68 62 62
Universal garage door opener 72    
Premium Tech Package   4,081 3,863
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 2,606 4,820 4,520
Options (change) 2,192 4,345 4,127
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $28,676 $26,060 $26,360
Total Invoice $26,891 $24,562 $24,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $590
Model Year201720162016
ModelCrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,676$26,060$26,360
Adjustments for Features-2,030-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,646$25,885$26,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$26,891$24,562$24,788
Adjustments for Features-1,904-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,987$24,397$24,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$391

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720162016
ModelCrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
PIN Code Access$10  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor$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  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,480$2,625$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,904-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Traffic information25Yes
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
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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested355085%
Total Not Requested65015%

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
Traffic information25Yes
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
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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested330071%
Total Not Requested132529%

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