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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: $25,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $18,759 $19,717
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195    
Cargo net 70 70 50 50
Rear bumper protector 95 95 75 75
Remote start 450 450 495 495
Metal pedals 170 170    
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     115 115
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830    
Cargo net 45 45 42 42
Rear bumper protector 61 61 62 62
Remote start 337 337 410 410
Metal pedals 110 110    
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 2,980 2,980 5,415 4,815
Options (change) 2,383 2,383 4,822 4,284
Destination 850 850 800 800
Total Price $33,825 $36,825 $25,915 $26,515
Total Invoice $31,339 $34,093 $24,381 $24,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,542
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,825$36,825$25,915$26,515
Adjustments for Features-4,575-5,075-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$31,750$25,040$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$1,475
Total Invoice$31,339$34,093$24,381$24,801
Adjustments for Features-4,239-4,698-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,100$29,395$23,558$24,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$1,243

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,575$2,375$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,575$5,075$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,239-4,698-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152014
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.6 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested335092%
Total Not Requested2758%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested310093%
Total Not Requested2507%

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