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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $17,495
Base Invoice $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $16,660
Limited Package 3,200 3,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183 180
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77 70
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
Sunroof         700
Limited Package 2,887 3,017      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119 145
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50 55
Leather seating surfaces         870
Sunroof         610
Options (change) 3,460 3,560 260 260 1,950
Options (change) 3,056 3,186 169 169 1,680
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $24,950 $30,850 $29,850 $35,550 $20,140
Total Invoice $23,417 $28,775 $27,877 $32,970 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,195
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,950$30,850$29,850$35,550$20,140
Adjustments for Features-2,330-4,305-2,805-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,620$26,545$27,045$31,220$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$4,425$8,600$0
Total Invoice$23,417$28,775$27,877$32,970$19,035
Adjustments for Features-2,187-4,015-2,620-4,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,230$24,760$25,257$28,954$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,530$4,027$7,724$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,900$4,400$5,925$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$4,305$2,805$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,187-4,015-2,620-4,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length186.2 in178.3 in
Width68.1 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 385W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested240061%
Total Not Requested152539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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