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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: $23,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $19,300
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $18,380
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Cargo net 55 55 40
Cargo tray 71 71 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Cargo net 36 36 32
Cargo tray 46 46 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 2,791 1,791 3,665
Options (change) 2,407 1,520 3,187
Destination 795 795 775
Total Price $33,581 $41,081 $23,740
Total Invoice $31,434 $38,670 $22,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,588
Model Year201520152013
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,581$41,081$23,740
Adjustments for Features-2,675-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,906$36,781$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$0
Total Invoice$31,434$38,670$22,342
Adjustments for Features-2,504-4,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,930$34,622$22,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,692$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152013
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,750$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,504-4,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152013
ModelWRXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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