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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: $27,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,489

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $20,990
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $19,811
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Metal pedals 170 170  
Remote start 450 450 495
Rear bumper protector 95 95 75
Cargo net 70 70 50
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     115
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Metal pedals 110 110  
Remote start 337 337 410
Rear bumper protector 61 61 62
Cargo net 45 45 42
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo tray     67
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 2,980 2,980 5,365
Options (change) 2,383 2,383 4,828
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $33,825 $36,825 $27,205
Total Invoice $31,339 $34,093 $25,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,148
Model Year201520152016
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,825$36,825$27,205
Adjustments for Features-5,075-5,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,750$31,250$27,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$31,339$34,093$25,489
Adjustments for Features-4,702-5,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,637$28,932$25,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152016
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $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$6,000$6,500$925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$5,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,702-5,1610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152016
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested435094%
Total Not Requested2756%

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