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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: $27,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,781

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $21,300
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $20,130
Limited Package 3,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 350
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 295
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package       4,490
Floor mats       125
Limited Package 3,017      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 291
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 244
Navigation system 1,830 1,719    
Premium Plus Package       4,119
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 5,260
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 4,756
Destination 695 695 695 895
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $27,455
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $25,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,882
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$27,455
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$25,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$25,781
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$23,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
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
Stability control$400 $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,000$3,500$4,425$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-2,160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
ModelLegacyForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in179.5 in
Width68.1 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested187559%
Total Not Requested132541%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested257554%

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