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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: $27,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $34,995 $36,795 $38,995 $20,990
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 50
Rear bumper protector 107 107     75
Remote start 470 470 470 470 495
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Premium Tech Package         4,200
Universal garage door opener         350
Cargo tray         80
Floor mats         115
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 42
Rear bumper protector 69 69     62
Remote start 352 352 352 352 410
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Premium Tech Package         3,863
Universal garage door opener         291
Cargo tray         67
Floor mats         93
Options (change) 830 830 723 723 5,365
Options (change) 585 585 516 516 4,828
Destination 975 975 975 975 850
Total Price $34,650 $36,800 $38,493 $40,693 $27,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,340
Model Year20192019201920192016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6201hp 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)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,650$36,800$38,493$40,693$27,205
Adjustments for Features-4,835-5,735-8,835-8,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,815$31,065$29,658$31,858$27,205
Cost Above Minimum$157$1,407$0$2,200$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192019201920192016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForte
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
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$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
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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
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 external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $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$6,610$7,510$10,610$10,610$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$5,735$8,835$8,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-218-243-342-3240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192016
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 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested447597%
Total Not Requested1503%

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