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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: $26,800

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,266

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5iEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,123 $20,966 $22,422
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Limited Package 4,600    
Special Appearance Package 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Limited Package 4,241    
Special Appearance Package 834    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 8,781 3,805 4,155
Options (change) 7,693 3,405 3,696
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $33,071 $26,800 $28,850
Total Invoice $30,611 $25,266 $27,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year201320172017
ModelOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5iEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,071$26,800$28,850
Adjustments for Features-8250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,246$26,800$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$30,611$25,266$27,013
Adjustments for Features-7640-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,847$25,266$26,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320172017
ModelOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5iEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,750$2,925$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-7640-257

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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 EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested300071%
Total Not Requested125029%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested290070%
Total Not Requested125030%

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