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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: $22,715

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,370

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $18,395
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $17,520
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 750
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo tray     75
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 655
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 3,625
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 3,155
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $22,715
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $21,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,362
Model Year201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,215$35,215$22,715
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,665$30,715$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$21,370
Adjustments for Features-3,302-4,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,732$28,527$21,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,100$600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,302-4,1790

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in170.9 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested249055%
Total Not Requested207545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested190051%
Total Not Requested180049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%
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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