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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: $26,520

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,977

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $21,600
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $20,410
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Floor mats       125
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 4,025
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,672
Destination 725 725 725 895
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $26,520
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $24,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,143
Model Year2011201120112018
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$28,015$32,015$34,120$26,520
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$24,977
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$22,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112018
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,650$3,600$2,750$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
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
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested205046%
Total Not Requested242554%

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