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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIForte
TrimWRX PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $19,100
Base Invoice $24,935 $18,190
Cargo net 32 40
Navigation system 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net 28 32
Navigation system 1,846  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,224 3,590
Options (change) 1,999 3,127
Destination 645 750
Total Price $29,319 $23,440
Total Invoice $27,579 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,400
Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIForte
TrimWRX PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,319$23,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,319$21,435
Total Invoice$27,579$22,067
Adjustments for Features0-1,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,579$20,179

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIForte
TrimWRX PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,888

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length180.3 in178.3 in
Width68.5 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested37529%
Total Not Requested90071%

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