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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,398

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $19,500
Base Invoice $29,058 $18,528
Cargo net 42 50
Universal garage door opener 77  
Rear spoiler 380 295
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Floor mats   115
Cargo net 28 42
Universal garage door opener 50  
Rear spoiler 285 244
Navigation system 1,823  
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,499 5,660
Options (change) 2,186 5,070
Destination 625 800
Total Price $34,419 $25,960
Total Invoice $31,869 $24,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,317
Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,419$25,960
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,419$25,060
Total Invoice$31,869$24,398
Adjustments for Features0-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,869$23,552

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-846

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height59.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%

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