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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: $23,015

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,704

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $21,300
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $20,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 42 42 50
Universal garage door opener 77 77 350
Rear spoiler   380 295
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 28 28 42
Universal garage door opener 50 50 291
Rear spoiler   285 244
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 302 499 820
Options (change) 197 363 679
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $28,322 $32,419 $23,015
Total Invoice $26,334 $30,046 $21,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,700
Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6164hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,322$32,419$23,015
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,322$30,644$23,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,322$0
Total Invoice$26,334$30,046$21,704
Adjustments for Features-930-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,404$28,401$21,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,997$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,450$6,225$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-1,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height59.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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