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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: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $21,600
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $20,410
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,095 1,595  
Cargo net 90 90 50
Cargo tray 81 81 80
Remote start 470 470 495
Rear spoiler 365 365 295
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,747 1,331  
Cargo net 58 58 42
Cargo tray 52 52 67
Remote start 352 352 410
Rear spoiler 237 237 244
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 3,101 2,601 5,295
Options (change) 2,446 2,030 4,726
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $33,056 $35,406 $27,790
Total Invoice $30,623 $32,787 $26,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,056$35,406$27,790
Adjustments for Features-4,360-4,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,696$31,046$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$30,623$32,787$26,031
Adjustments for Features-4,039-4,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,584$28,750$26,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,166$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,685$6,685$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,360$4,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,039-4,0370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested182546%
Total Not Requested212554%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested417593%
Total Not Requested3007%

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