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Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,693

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $19,990
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $18,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Rear spoiler 380 380 295
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,000
Floor mats     115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Rear spoiler 285 285 244
Navigation system 1,824    
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Premium Package     2,717
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 2,640 640 5,410
Options (change) 2,278 454 4,850
Destination 625 625 850
Total Price $32,060 $35,260 $26,250
Total Invoice $29,685 $32,603 $24,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,709
Model Year200620062016
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,060$35,260$26,250
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$35,135$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$29,685$32,603$24,693
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,685$32,487$22,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062016
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,225$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,717

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelLegacyForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in179.5 in
Width68.1 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%
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 audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

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