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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: $18,145

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,614

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIForteForte
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $24,350 $26,450 $15,990 $19,990
Base Invoice $17,634 $22,997 $24,935 $15,684 $18,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 192    
Satellite radio 453 453 453    
Cargo net 32 32 32 50 50
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 350 350
Remote start 432 432 432 495 495
Rear spoiler 380 380   295 295
Aux input   97      
Floor mats       115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 125    
Satellite radio 340 340 340    
Cargo net 28 28 28 42 42
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55 291 291
Remote start 324 324 324 410 410
Rear spoiler 285 285   244 244
Aux input   63      
Floor mats       93 93
Options (change) 1,574 1,671 1,194 1,305 1,305
Options (change) 1,157 1,220 872 1,080 1,080
Destination 645 645 645 850 850
Total Price $20,714 $26,666 $28,289 $18,145 $22,145
Total Invoice $19,436 $24,862 $26,452 $17,614 $20,923

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIForteForte
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 1080, 4100, 10?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$20,714$26,666$28,289$18,145$22,145
Adjustments for Features-2,375-2,400-3,1250-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,339$24,266$25,164$18,145$19,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,927$6,825$0$1,520
Total Invoice$19,436$24,862$26,452$17,614$20,923
Adjustments for Features-2,228-2,238-2,9220-2,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,208$22,624$23,530$17,614$18,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,416$6,322$0$966

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

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIForteForte
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325  
CD player $125 $125$125
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals $75$75  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Total Value of Features$3,270$3,295$4,020$895$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$2,400$3,125$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,228-2,238-2,9220-2,343

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

Model Year20082016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in179.5 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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