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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: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $18,395
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $17,520
Limited Package 5,000      
Cargo net 42 42 42 40
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Metal pedals     149  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Limited Package 4,538      
Cargo net 28 28 28 32
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Metal pedals     94  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 7,225 2,225 2,191 3,590
Options (change) 6,515 1,970 1,944 3,127
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $30,215 $34,515 $34,981 $22,680
Total Invoice $28,230 $32,032 $32,563 $21,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,875
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,215$34,515$34,981$22,680
Adjustments for Features-3,225-3,350-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,990$31,165$30,556$22,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0
Total Invoice$28,230$32,032$32,563$21,342
Adjustments for Features-3,013-3,109-4,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,217$28,923$28,444$21,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,706$3,227$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$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   
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
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$5,675$5,800$6,875$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$3,350$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,013-3,109-4,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207536%
Total Not Requested375064%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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