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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,240 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $9,623 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $8,880 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Outback | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | 2.5i Touring | 3.6R Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $32,695 | $35,395 | $36,490 | $38,690 | $19,800 |
| Base Invoice | $30,623 | $33,064 | $34,111 | $36,089 | $18,860 |
| Cargo net | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 40 |
| Metal pedals | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Cargo tray | 75 | ||||
| Cargo net | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 32 |
| Metal pedals | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||||
| Cargo tray | 60 | ||||
| Options (change) | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 3,665 |
| Options (change) | 164 | 164 | 164 | 164 | 3,187 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 915 | 775 |
| Total Price | $33,863 | $36,563 | $37,658 | $39,858 | $24,240 |
| Total Invoice | $31,702 | $34,143 | $35,190 | $37,168 | $22,822 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,893 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,467 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Outback | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | 2.5i Touring | 3.6R Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 175hp H4 | 256hp H6 | 175hp H4 | 256hp H6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 576, 12 | 576, 12 | 576, 12 | 576, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $33,863 | $36,563 | $37,658 | $39,858 | $24,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,485 | -6,385 | -9,525 | -9,525 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,378 | $30,178 | $28,133 | $30,333 | $24,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $245 | $2,045 | $0 | $2,200 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,702 | $34,143 | $35,190 | $37,168 | $22,822 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,135 | -5,962 | -8,901 | -8,882 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,567 | $28,181 | $26,289 | $28,286 | $22,822 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $278 | $1,892 | $0 | $1,997 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Outback | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | 2.5i Touring | 3.6R Touring | SX |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | $7,985 | $8,885 | $12,025 | $12,025 | $2,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,485 | $6,385 | $9,525 | $9,525 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,135 | -5,962 | -8,901 | -8,882 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | Outback | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,623 lb. | 2,782 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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