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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCrosstrekForte
Trim2.0i LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $19,600
Base Invoice $24,840 $18,670
Cargo net 72 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo tray   75
Cargo net 46 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo tray   60
Options (change) 317 3,665
Options (change) 204 3,187
Destination 915 750
Total Price $27,527 $24,015
Total Invoice $25,959 $22,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $702
Model Year20182012
ModelCrosstrekForte
Trim2.0i LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine152hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,527$24,015
Adjustments for Features-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,717$24,015
Total Invoice$25,959$22,607
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,309$22,607

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelCrosstrekForte
Trim2.0i LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,110$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6500

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelCrosstrekForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.9 in104.3 in
Length175.8 in170.9 in
Width71.0 in69.9 in
Height63.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.3 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%
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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