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Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,240

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelTribecaForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $19,800
Base Invoice $30,702 $18,860
Navigation system 2,400  
Cargo cover 149  
Cargo net 47 40
Cargo tray 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 2,210  
Cargo cover 91  
Cargo net 30 32
Cargo tray 46 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,964 3,665
Options (change) 2,567 3,187
Destination 645 775
Total Price $36,204 $24,240
Total Invoice $33,914 $22,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,977
Model Year20082013
ModelTribecaForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,204$24,240
Adjustments for Features-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,879$24,240
Total Invoice$33,914$22,822
Adjustments for Features-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,799$22,822

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelTribecaForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,650$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelTribecaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.2 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in170.9 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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