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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelATSATSATSForte
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,340 $42,660 $45,615 $18,895
Base Invoice $35,100 $39,887 $42,650 $18,000
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Sun & Sound Package 1,870      
Cold Weather Package 600 600 600  
Cargo net 60 60 60 40
CUE and Navigation   895    
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 750
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Sun & Sound Package 1,646      
Cold Weather Package 528 528 528  
Cargo net 53 53 53 32
CUE and Navigation   788    
Sunroof   924 924 655
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 2,830 2,905 2,010 3,590
Options (change) 2,491 2,557 1,769 3,127
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $41,165 $46,560 $48,620 $23,180
Total Invoice $38,586 $43,439 $45,414 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,015
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelATSATSATSForte
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4272hp I4272hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,165$46,560$48,620$23,180
Adjustments for Features-4,000-6,425-7,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$40,135$40,945$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,970$3,780$0
Total Invoice$38,586$43,439$45,414$21,822
Adjustments for Features-3,749-5,994-7,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,837$37,445$38,245$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,608$3,408$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelATSATSATSForte
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags $300$300 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,450$8,875$10,125$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$6,425$7,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,749-5,994-7,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
ModelATSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length182.8 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Luxury

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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