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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: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $17,495
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $16,660
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Metal pedals 170 170  
Cargo net 70 70 40
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Cargo tray     75
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Metal pedals 110 110  
Cargo net 45 45 32
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 2,535 3,330 2,065
Options (change) 2,068 2,731 1,772
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $33,780 $37,575 $20,255
Total Invoice $31,391 $34,808 $19,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,165
Model Year201620162010
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6173hp 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)225/60-18225/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,780$37,575$20,255
Adjustments for Features-8,715-11,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$26,510$20,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,391$34,808$19,127
Adjustments for Features-8,099-10,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,292$24,558$19,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162010
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
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$9,485$11,835$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,715$11,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,099-10,2500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length189.6 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71034%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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