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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: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $18,395
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $17,520
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Cargo net 70 70 40
Metal pedals 170 170  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo tray     75
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Cargo net 45 45 32
Metal pedals 110 110  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 2,535 3,330 3,665
Options (change) 2,068 2,731 3,187
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $33,780 $37,575 $22,755
Total Invoice $31,391 $34,808 $21,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,498
Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
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$22,755
Adjustments for Features-6,985-9,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,795$28,240$22,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,391$34,808$21,402
Adjustments for Features-6,491-8,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,900$26,160$21,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162011
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
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 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
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$7,735$10,085$750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,985$9,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,491-8,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length189.6 in170.9 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft30.0 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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1356%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1356%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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