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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: $27,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,071

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 50 50
Rear bumper protector 107 107     75 75
Remote start 470 470 470 470 495 495
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172    
Premium Tech Package         3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener         350 350
Cargo tray         80 80
Floor mats         125 125
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 42 42
Rear bumper protector 69 69     62 62
Remote start 352 352 352 352 410 410
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112    
Premium Tech Package         3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener         291 291
Cargo tray         67 67
Floor mats         102 102
Options (change) 830 830 723 723 4,775 4,775
Options (change) 585 585 516 516 4,210 4,210
Destination 915 915 915 915 895 895
Total Price $34,440 $37,140 $38,128 $40,328 $27,770 $29,470
Total Invoice $32,123 $34,564 $35,542 $37,520 $26,071 $27,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,750
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,440$37,140$38,128$40,328$27,770$29,470
Adjustments for Features-3,210-4,110-7,210-7,2100-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$33,030$30,918$33,118$27,770$29,195
Cost Above Minimum$312$2,112$0$2,200$0$1,425
Total Invoice$32,123$34,564$35,542$37,520$26,071$27,527
Adjustments for Features-2,994-3,825-6,721-6,7080-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,129$30,739$28,821$30,812$26,071$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$308$1,918$0$1,991$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Lane sway warning  $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,560$7,460$10,560$10,560$3,350$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$4,110$7,210$7,210$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,994-3,825-6,721-6,7080-257

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.2,929 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 in53.8 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
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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