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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: $18,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelATSATSATSATSForte
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumATS-VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,340 $43,155 $46,110 $60,465 $18,895
Base Invoice $35,100 $40,350 $43,113 $56,535 $18,000
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Sun & Sound Package 1,500        
Cold Weather Package 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495  
Cargo net 60 60 60 60 40
CUE and Navigation   895      
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050 750
Protection Package       0  
Luxury Package       2,500  
Technology Package         1,800
Leather Package         1,000
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220  
Sun & Sound Package 1,320        
Cold Weather Package 528 528 528    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436  
Cargo net 53 53 53 53 32
CUE and Navigation   788      
Sunroof   924 924 924 655
Protection Package       0  
Luxury Package       2,200  
Technology Package         1,570
Leather Package         870
Options (change) 2,905 3,350 2,455 4,355 3,590
Options (change) 2,557 2,949 2,161 3,833 3,127
Destination 995 995 995 995 695
Total Price $41,240 $47,500 $49,560 $65,815 $23,180
Total Invoice $38,652 $44,294 $46,269 $61,363 $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: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,692
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelATSATSATSATSForte
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumATS-VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4272hp I4272hp I4464hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,240$47,500$49,560$65,815$23,180
Adjustments for Features-4,415-7,290-8,540-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,825$40,210$41,020$60,450$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,385$4,195$23,625$0
Total Invoice$38,652$44,294$46,269$61,363$21,822
Adjustments for Features-4,138-6,798-7,973-5,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,514$37,496$38,296$56,361$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,982$3,782$21,847$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelATSATSATSATSForte
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumATS-VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Performance traction management   $250 
Rear side airbags $300$300  
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tire inflation kit (optional)   $0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25
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$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$9,740$10,990$7,815$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$7,290$8,540$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,138-6,798-7,973-5,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
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
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107542%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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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