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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $18,895
Base Invoice $28,258 $18,000
Cargo net 42 40
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net 28 32
Navigation system 1,823  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,042 3,590
Options (change) 1,851 3,127
Destination 625 695
Total Price $32,962 $23,180
Total Invoice $30,734 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,674
Model Year20072011
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,962$23,180
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,562$23,180
Total Invoice$30,734$21,822
Adjustments for Features-2,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,496$21,822

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072011
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2380

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072011
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length186.2 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height59.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
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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