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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: $26,855

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,198

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelTribecaForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $20,990
Base Invoice $30,727 $19,811
Navigation system 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Cargo cover 149  
Cargo net 47 50
Rear bumper protector 64 75
Cargo tray 75 80
Remote start 389 495
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 2,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Cargo cover 91  
Cargo net 30 42
Rear bumper protector 42 62
Cargo tray 46 67
Remote start 253 410
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,417 5,015
Options (change) 2,859 4,537
Destination 695 850
Total Price $36,707 $26,855
Total Invoice $34,281 $25,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,585
Model Year20092016
ModelTribecaForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6201hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,707$26,855
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,032$26,855
Total Invoice$34,281$25,198
Adjustments for Features-2,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,783$25,198

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelTribecaForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,975$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4980

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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 SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested372581%
Total Not Requested90019%

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