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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: $25,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,449

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $19,990
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $18,993
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Premium Plus Package       2,000
Premium Package       3,000
Floor mats       115
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Premium Plus Package       1,796
Premium Package       2,717
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 5,115
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 4,606
Destination 725 725 725 850
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $25,955
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $24,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$25,955
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$24,449
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$24,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,425$2,575$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-424

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelLegacyForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested242573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested77551%
Total Not Requested75049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested272581%
Total Not Requested65019%

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