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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: $19,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,197

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIForte
Trim2.5GTWRX PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $27,495 $17,495
Base Invoice $25,510 $25,925 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 180
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo net 32 32 40
Universal garage door opener 85 85 70
Sunroof     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 145
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo net 28 28 32
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 762 762 990
Options (change) 548 548 842
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $28,452 $28,952 $19,180
Total Invoice $26,753 $27,168 $18,197

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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: $6,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,900
Model Year200920092010
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIForte
Trim2.5GTWRX PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4265hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,452$28,952$19,180
Adjustments for Features-2,825-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,627$26,877$19,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$26,753$27,168$18,197
Adjustments for Features-2,656-1,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,097$25,221$18,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$0

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

Model Year200920092010
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIForte
Trim2.5GTWRX PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,725$2,975$900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,656-1,9470

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

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,076 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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