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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: $25,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $34,995 $36,795 $38,995 $19,700 $20,900
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    
Technology Package         2,000 1,800
Premium Package         2,600 2,200
Cargo tray         80 80
Floor mats         115 115
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    
Technology Package         1,800 1,624
Premium Package         2,348 1,986
Cargo tray         67 67
Floor mats         93 93
Options (change) 830 830 723 723 5,415 4,815
Options (change) 585 585 516 516 4,822 4,284
Destination 975 975 975 975 800 800
Total Price $34,650 $36,800 $38,493 $40,693 $25,915 $26,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,390
Model Year201920192019201920142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForteForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6M6
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)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,650$36,800$38,493$40,693$25,915$26,515
Adjustments for Features-4,335-5,235-8,335-8,335-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$31,565$30,158$32,358$25,040$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$157$1,407$0$2,200$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201920192019201920142014
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 
6-speed manual     $150
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$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  
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
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  
Total Value of Features$6,685$7,585$10,685$10,685$3,225$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$5,235$8,335$8,335$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-195-222-323-305-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192014
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested345095%
Total Not Requested1755%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested320096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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