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Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelCTSCTSForte
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $21,600
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $20,410
Sport Package 1,640    
Navigation system 2,995    
Folding second row seats 400    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300    
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Cargo net     50
Sport Package 1,361    
Navigation system 2,486    
Folding second row seats 332    
Sunroof 996 996  
Leather seating surfaces 1,079    
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 7,535 1,200 4,425
Options (change) 6,254 996 4,005
Destination 720 720 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,525 $52,695 $26,920
Total Invoice $34,342 $48,388 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,605
Model Year200620062018
ModelCTSCTSForte
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6400hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,525$52,695$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,525$51,295$23,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,770$0
Total Invoice$34,342$48,388$25,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,286-3,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,342$47,102$21,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,760$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062018
ModelCTSCTSForte
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,700$3,100$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,286-3,573

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length190.1 in179.5 in
Width70.6 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested292565%
Total Not Requested155035%

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