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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: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $21,600
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $20,410
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Cargo net 55 55 50
Cargo tray 71 71 80
Universal garage door opener 85 85 350
Remote start 400 400 495
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Navigation system 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Cargo net 36 36 42
Cargo tray 46 46 67
Universal garage door opener 56 56 291
Remote start 300 300 410
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 1,776 1,776 5,295
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 4,726
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $31,621 $39,971 $27,790
Total Invoice $29,588 $37,562 $26,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,611
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,161
Model Year201220122018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,621$39,971$27,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,621$38,321$25,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,588$37,562$26,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,551-2,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,588$36,011$23,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,423$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$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
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,570$4,220$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551-2,604

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in179.5 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225050%
Total Not Requested222550%

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