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Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,665 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $21,010 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $18,460 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | Forte |
| Trim | Base | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,675 | $19,300 |
| Base Invoice | $31,486 | $18,380 |
| Performance Collection | 1,790 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | |
| Premium Luxury Collection | 8,215 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| Performance Collection | 1,485 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 208 | |
| Premium Luxury Collection | 6,818 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | |
| Options (change) | 10,255 | 3,590 |
| Options (change) | 8,511 | 3,127 |
| Destination | 745 | 775 |
| Total Price | $44,675 | $23,665 |
| Total Invoice | $40,742 | $22,282 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,370 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,140 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | Forte |
| Trim | Base | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | hp | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $44,675 | $23,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,640 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,035 | $23,665 |
| Total Invoice | $40,742 | $22,282 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,320 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,422 | $22,282 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | Forte |
| Trim | Base | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,715 | $3,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,640 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,320 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,861 lb. | 2,730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Performance Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 2300 | 59% |
| Premium Luxury Collection | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2500 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 4565 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 18% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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