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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: $26,585

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackForte
Trim2.5iSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $20,990
Base Invoice $22,123 $19,811
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Limited Package 4,600  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Limited Package 4,241  
Special Appearance Package 834  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 8,781 4,745
Options (change) 7,693 4,314
Destination 795 850
Total Price $33,071 $26,585
Total Invoice $30,611 $24,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,322
Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackForte
Trim2.5iSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,071$26,585
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,571$26,585
Total Invoice$30,611$24,975
Adjustments for Features-2,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,297$24,975

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackForte
Trim2.5iSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in171.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,424 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested294069%
Total Not Requested135031%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested412589%
Total Not Requested50011%

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