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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,295

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,621

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $21,600
Base Invoice $29,708 $20,410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300  
Cargo net 81 50
Cargo tray 81 80
Universal garage door opener 111 350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928  
Cargo net 52 42
Cargo tray 52 67
Universal garage door opener 72 291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 3,806 4,800
Options (change) 3,255 4,316
Destination 860 895
Total Price $36,261 $27,295
Total Invoice $33,823 $25,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,234
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,261$27,295
Adjustments for Features-2,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,151$27,295
Total Invoice$33,823$25,621
Adjustments for Features-1,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,855$25,621

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$5,185$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested205055%
Total Not Requested170045%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested392588%
Total Not Requested55012%

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