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Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,538

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,935

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,990 $44,090 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,739 $40,805 $31,569
Technology Package 3,100    
Luxury Plus Package 3,200    
Cargo tray 80 80  
Cargo net 50 50 90
Rear bumper protector 75 75 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Technology Package 2,820    
Luxury Plus Package 2,609    
Cargo tray 65 65  
Cargo net 40 40 58
Rear bumper protector 60 60 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Options (change) 6,505 205 1,893
Options (change) 5,594 165 1,516
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $43,345 $45,145 $36,538
Total Invoice $40,183 $41,820 $33,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,409
Model Year201620162016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$43,345$45,145$36,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,345$43,695$35,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$40,183$41,820$33,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,343-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,183$40,477$32,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$294$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016
ModelCadenzaCadenzaForester
TrimPremiumLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,730$9,180$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,343-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelCadenzaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested111585%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested52524%
Total Not Requested169076%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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