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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: $25,295

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,867

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i3.6REXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $18,759 $19,717
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     115 115
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 4,795 4,195
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 4,308 3,770
Destination 775 775 800 800
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $25,295 $25,895
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $23,867 $24,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,924
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i3.6REXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$25,295$25,895
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,350-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,065$33,115$24,420$25,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,475
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$23,867$24,287
Adjustments for Features-1,302-2,183-8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,965$30,756$23,041$24,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i3.6REXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,550$4,500$3,025$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,350$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,302-2,183-8260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in171.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested299069%
Total Not Requested135031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested92526%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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