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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: $11,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelTribecaTribecaForteForte
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $18,759 $19,717
Sunroof 1,500      
Cargo cover 75 75    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 65 65 75 75
Cargo tray 50 50 80 80
Remote start 379 379 495 495
Navigation system 2,200 2,200    
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Floor mats     115 115
Sunroof 1,304      
Cargo cover 49 49    
Cargo net 30 30 42 42
Rear bumper protector 43 43 62 62
Cargo tray 33 33 67 67
Remote start 246 246 410 410
Navigation system 1,912 1,913    
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 4,315 2,815 5,415 4,815
Options (change) 3,617 2,314 4,822 4,284
Destination 775 775 800 800
Total Price $37,685 $39,485 $25,915 $26,515
Total Invoice $35,049 $36,792 $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: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,306
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelTribecaTribecaForteForte
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$37,685$39,485$25,915$26,515
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,025-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,260$35,460$25,040$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$1,475
Total Invoice$35,049$36,792$24,381$24,801
Adjustments for Features-3,185-3,750-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,864$33,042$23,558$24,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,178$0$1,243

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelTribecaTribecaForteForte
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$25  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,725$3,575$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,025$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,185-3,750-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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 headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%
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 headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%
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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