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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: $26,040

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,465

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $19,500
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $18,528
Navigation Package 2,100    
Cargo net 81 81 50
Cargo tray 81 81 80
Universal garage door opener 111 111  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Floor mats     115
Rear spoiler     295
Navigation Package 1,863    
Cargo net 52 52 42
Cargo tray 52 52 67
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 2,606 506 5,740
Options (change) 2,190 327 5,137
Destination 860 860 800
Total Price $35,061 $42,261 $26,040
Total Invoice $32,758 $39,774 $24,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,349
Model Year201820182014
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEX
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)245/40-18235/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,061$42,261$26,040
Adjustments for Features-1,010-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,051$40,176$26,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0
Total Invoice$32,758$39,774$24,465
Adjustments for Features-944-1,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,814$37,812$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,998$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182014
ModelWRXWRXForte
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,360$5,435$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-944-1,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelWRXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.2,960 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 in53.0 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested295081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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