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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: $26,535

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,875

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,295 $37,645 $19,500
Base Invoice $27,589 $35,564 $18,528
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 55 55 50
Cargo tray 71 71 80
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Remote start 400 400 495
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Rear spoiler     295
Floor mats     115
Navigation system 888 888  
Cargo net 36 36 42
Cargo tray 46 46 67
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Remote start 300 300 410
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Rear spoiler     244
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 1,776 1,776 6,235
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 5,547
Destination 770 770 800
Total Price $31,841 $40,191 $26,535
Total Invoice $29,792 $37,767 $24,875

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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: $6,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,304
Model Year201320132014
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForte
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4173hp 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$31,841$40,191$26,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,841$38,541$25,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,792$37,767$24,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,792$36,217$23,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132014
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats  $200
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$2,395$4,045$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,550-1,387

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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