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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: $25,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelTribecaForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $30,727 $18,759 $19,717
Navigation system 2,400    
Cargo cover 149    
Cargo net 47 50 50
Rear bumper protector 64 75 75
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Remote start 389 495 495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Floor mats   115 115
Navigation system 2,207    
Cargo cover 91    
Cargo net 30 42 42
Rear bumper protector 42 62 62
Cargo tray 46 67 67
Remote start 253 410 410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 3,417 5,415 4,815
Options (change) 2,859 4,822 4,284
Destination 695 800 800
Total Price $36,707 $25,915 $26,515
Total Invoice $34,281 $24,381 $24,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,692
Model Year200920142014
ModelTribecaForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$36,707$25,915$26,515
Adjustments for Features-2,175-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,532$25,040$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$34,281$24,381$24,801
Adjustments for Features-2,031-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,250$23,558$24,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,243

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920142014
ModelTribecaForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,975$3,675$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,031-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelTribecaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.2 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in171.3 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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