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Buick Cascada vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Cascada vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,015

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,387

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCascadaCascadaForte
TrimPremiumSport TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $37,065 $21,600
Base Invoice $34,622 $35,582 $20,410
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Remote start     495
Floor mats     125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Remote start     410
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 395 0 4,520
Options (change) 359 0 4,082
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $37,385 $37,990 $27,015
Total Invoice $35,906 $36,507 $25,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Cascada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,157
Model Year201820182018
ModelCascadaCascadaForte
TrimPremiumSport TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20215/45-17
Total Price$37,385$37,990$27,015
Adjustments for Features-3,500-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,885$34,415$27,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0
Total Invoice$35,906$36,507$25,387
Adjustments for Features-3,362-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,544$33,072$25,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$528$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Cascada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelCascadaCascadaForte
TrimPremiumSport TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Wind blocker$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$8,300$8,375$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,362-3,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Cascada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCascadaForte
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in106.3 in
Length184.9 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
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
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested237553%
Total Not Requested210047%

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