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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: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 180
Cargo net 55 55 40
Universal garage door opener 85 85 70
Cargo tray 71 71 75
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 145
Cargo net 36 36 32
Universal garage door opener 56 56 55
Cargo tray 46 46 60
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 376 376 2,065
Options (change) 245 245 1,772
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $31,566 $41,166 $20,255
Total Invoice $29,641 $38,790 $19,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,753
Model Year201620162010
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,566$41,166$20,255
Adjustments for Features-4,005-6,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,561$34,526$20,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,965$0
Total Invoice$29,641$38,790$19,127
Adjustments for Features-3,761-6,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,880$32,533$19,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,653$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162010
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$7,235$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$6,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,761-6,2570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
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.2,708 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
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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