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Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelATSATSATSForte
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,295 $47,295 $60,995 $21,600
Base Invoice $42,080 $44,930 $57,945 $20,410
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Cargo net 60 60 60 50
Luxury Package     2,500  
Protection Package     0  
Safety and Security Package     2,150  
Sunroof     1,050  
Universal garage door opener       350
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Floor mats       125
Remote start       495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530  
Cargo net 53 53 53 42
Luxury Package     2,225  
Protection Package     0  
Safety and Security Package     1,914  
Sunroof     935  
Universal garage door opener       291
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Floor mats       102
Remote start       410
Options (change) 655 655 6,355 4,920
Options (change) 583 583 5,657 4,415
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $45,945 $48,945 $68,345 $27,415
Total Invoice $43,658 $46,508 $64,597 $25,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,427
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelATSATSATSForte
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18215/45-17
Total Price$45,945$48,945$68,345$27,415
Adjustments for Features-3,695-4,945-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,250$44,000$64,525$27,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$22,275$0
Total Invoice$43,658$46,508$64,597$25,720
Adjustments for Features-3,511-4,699-3,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,147$41,809$60,986$25,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$20,839$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelATSATSATSForte
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Performance traction management  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tire inflation kit (optional)  $0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,120$8,370$7,245$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$4,945$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,511-4,699-3,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelATSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length182.8 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested97538%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear side airbags300No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-based200Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested372583%
Total Not Requested75017%

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