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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: $26,850 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $22,335 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,192 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $21,337 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Forte |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,290 | $48,290 | $63,215 | $19,990 |
| Base Invoice | $39,964 | $45,634 | $59,106 | $18,993 |
| Performance Luxury Package | 3,215 | |||
| Navigation System | 2,145 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,000 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Remote start | 495 | |||
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,829 | |||
| Navigation System | 1,888 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 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) | 6,510 | 0 | 1,150 | 6,010 |
| Options (change) | 5,729 | 0 | 1,012 | 5,349 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $49,695 | $49,185 | $66,560 | $26,850 |
| Total Invoice | $46,588 | $46,529 | $62,313 | $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: $19,470 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,627 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Forte |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 318hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $49,695 | $49,185 | $66,560 | $26,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,865 | -2,865 | -2,290 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,830 | $46,320 | $64,270 | $26,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $510 | $0 | $17,950 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,588 | $46,529 | $62,313 | $25,192 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,686 | -2,710 | -2,144 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,902 | $43,819 | $60,169 | $25,192 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $83 | $0 | $16,350 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Forte |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,915 | $6,915 | $6,340 | $4,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,865 | $2,865 | $2,290 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,686 | -2,710 | -2,144 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,852 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 64% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3225 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 4% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
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