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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: $20,915

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,800

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $18,395
Base Invoice $26,643 $17,520
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo tray   75
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo tray   60
Options (change) 3,786 1,825
Options (change) 3,512 1,585
Destination 795 695
Total Price $33,076 $20,915
Total Invoice $30,950 $19,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,290
Model Year20132011
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,076$20,915
Adjustments for Features-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,951$20,915
Total Invoice$30,950$19,800
Adjustments for Features-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,090$19,800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelOutbackForte
Trim3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,350$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8600

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length189.0 in170.9 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.2,896 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 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested147543%
Total Not Requested195057%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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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