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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: $13,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $17,495
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $16,660
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 40
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         180
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
Sunroof         700
Universal garage door opener         70
Cargo tray         75
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 32
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         145
Leather seating surfaces         870
Sunroof         610
Universal garage door opener         55
Cargo tray         60
Options (change) 253 253 253 253 2,065
Options (change) 164 164 164 164 1,772
Destination 915 915 915 915 695
Total Price $33,863 $36,563 $37,658 $39,858 $20,255
Total Invoice $31,702 $34,143 $35,190 $37,168 $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: $5,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,564
Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,863$36,563$37,658$39,858$20,255
Adjustments for Features-8,265-9,165-12,305-12,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,598$27,398$25,353$27,553$20,255
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,702$34,143$35,190$37,168$19,127
Adjustments for Features-7,738-8,558-11,499-11,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,964$25,585$23,691$25,693$19,127
Cost Above Minimum$273$1,894$0$2,002$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,035$9,935$13,075$13,075$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,265$9,165$12,305$12,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,738-8,558-11,499-11,4750

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelOutbackForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length189.9 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,623 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
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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