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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: $26,925

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,370

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelCrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,195 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,824 $20,966 $22,422
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232    
Cargo net 59 50 50
Rear bumper protector 105 75 75
Universal garage door opener 110   350
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   125 125
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150    
Cargo net 38 42 42
Rear bumper protector 68 62 62
Universal garage door opener 72   291
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,606 3,930 4,280
Options (change) 2,192 3,509 3,800
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $28,676 $26,925 $28,975
Total Invoice $26,891 $25,370 $27,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,141
Model Year201720182018
ModelCrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6S7
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$26,925$28,975
Adjustments for Features-4050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,271$26,925$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$26,891$25,370$27,117
Adjustments for Features-3800-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,511$25,370$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720182018
ModelCrosstrekForteForte
Trim2.0i LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 
Approach detection $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$3,950$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3800-257

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
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.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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte specs.

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 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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested182544%

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