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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: $26,850

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,308

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $20,966 $22,422
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 42 42 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77 77   350
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 28 28 42 42
Universal garage door opener 50 50   291
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 3,855 4,205
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 3,447 3,738
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $26,850 $28,900
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $25,308 $27,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,589
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,942$34,408$26,850$28,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-25-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$26,825$28,600
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$25,308$27,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-24-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,873$25,284$26,774
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$6,625$5,450$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$25$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-24-281

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height63.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 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 Headroom39.1 in38.7 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested182544%

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