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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: $22,320

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,127

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $21,300
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $20,130
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Floor mats       125
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 4,300 3,300 0 125
Options (change) 3,947 3,106 0 102
Destination 725 725 725 895
Total Price $25,020 $29,020 $32,120 $22,320
Total Invoice $23,598 $27,271 $29,984 $21,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,599
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4164hp 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$25,020$29,020$32,120$22,320
Adjustments for Features-925-1,875-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,095$27,145$30,195$22,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,100$0
Total Invoice$23,598$27,271$29,984$21,127
Adjustments for Features-872-1,762-1,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,726$25,509$28,187$21,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,783$5,461$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112017
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 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,300$4,350$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,875$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-872-1,762-1,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112017
ModelLegacyForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested202561%
Total Not Requested127539%

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