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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,121

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $104

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,588

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,595 $29,095 $37,445 $19,990
Base Invoice $20,517 $27,405 $35,379 $18,993
Navigation Package 1,000      
Sunroof 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165  
Cargo net 55 55 55 50
Cargo tray 71 71 71 80
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 350
Remote start 400 400 400 495
Navigation system   1,000 1,000  
Premium Package       3,000
Floor mats       115
Rear spoiler       295
Navigation Package 888      
Sunroof 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107  
Cargo net 36 36 36 42
Cargo tray 46 46 46 67
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 291
Remote start 300 300 300 410
Navigation system   888 888  
Premium Package       2,717
Floor mats       93
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 2,776 1,776 1,776 4,385
Options (change) 2,321 1,433 1,433 3,864
Destination 750 750 750 850
Total Price $25,121 $31,621 $39,971 $25,225
Total Invoice $23,588 $29,588 $37,562 $23,707

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,429
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,121$31,621$39,971$25,225
Adjustments for Features-1,395-545-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,726$31,076$37,776$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,350$14,050$0
Total Invoice$23,588$29,588$37,562$23,707
Adjustments for Features-1,310-510-2,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,278$29,078$35,499$23,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$13,221$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25
Traffic information$25  $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,895$3,045$4,695$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$545$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,310-510-2,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelImpreza / WRXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in179.5 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested307591%
Total Not Requested3009%

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