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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $18,895
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $18,000
Cargo net 90 90 40
Cargo tray 81 81 75
Metal pedals 172 172  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net 58 58 32
Cargo tray 52 52 60
Metal pedals 112 112  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 343 343 3,665
Options (change) 222 222 3,187
Destination 860 860 695
Total Price $30,298 $33,148 $23,255
Total Invoice $28,399 $30,979 $21,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,946
Model Year201820182011
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6173hp 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$30,298$33,148$23,255
Adjustments for Features-3,810-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,488$28,438$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$28,399$30,979$21,882
Adjustments for Features-3,571-4,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,828$26,577$21,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,749$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182011
ModelLegacyLegacyForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,685$6,585$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,571-4,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelLegacyForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length189.1 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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