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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: $26,850

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,192

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $19,990
Base Invoice $31,486 $18,993
Performance Collection 1,790  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Performance Collection 1,485  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 10,005 6,010
Options (change) 8,303 5,349
Destination 745 850
Total Price $44,425 $26,850
Total Invoice $40,534 $25,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,595
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$44,425$26,850
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,510$26,850
Total Invoice$40,534$25,192
Adjustments for Features-1,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,787$25,192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
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 driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,515$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in179.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested162542%
Total Not Requested225058%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305043%
Total Not Requested401557%

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested322596%
Total Not Requested1504%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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