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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: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $18,395
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $17,520
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Cargo net 42 42 42 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals     149  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo tray       75
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Cargo net 28 28 28 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Metal pedals     94  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Cargo tray       60
Options (change) 3,225 2,225 2,191 3,665
Options (change) 2,848 1,969 1,944 3,187
Destination 645 645 645 695
Total Price $30,165 $33,865 $34,331 $22,755
Total Invoice $28,152 $31,409 $31,939 $21,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,320
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,165$33,865$34,331$22,755
Adjustments for Features-3,675-3,250-4,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$30,615$29,881$22,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,391$0
Total Invoice$28,152$31,409$31,939$21,402
Adjustments for Features-3,430-3,014-4,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,722$28,395$27,799$21,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$3,077$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,975$7,175$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$3,250$4,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,430-3,014-4,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height63.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 in38.4 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
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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