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Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $19,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $18,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSRio
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $18,400
Base Invoice $36,288 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $17,627
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350 350    
Universal garage door opener           350
Floor mats           130
Partial leather seating sufaces           500
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308 308    
Universal garage door opener           291
Floor mats           104
Partial leather seating sufaces           460
Options (change) 350 350 350 350 0 980
Options (change) 308 308 308 308 0 855
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $39,625 $41,170 $41,670 $47,725 $64,535 $20,275
Total Invoice $37,471 $38,931 $39,488 $45,210 $60,481 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,493
Model Year201120112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSRio
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19185/65-15
Total Price$39,625$41,170$41,670$47,725$64,535$20,275
Adjustments for Features-2,750-3,625-2,965-6,990-5,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,875$37,545$38,705$40,735$58,670$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$1,830$3,860$21,795$0
Total Invoice$37,471$38,931$39,488$45,210$60,481$19,377
Adjustments for Features-2,601-3,428-2,810-6,622-5,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,870$35,503$36,678$38,588$54,984$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$1,808$3,718$20,114$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSRio
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote start   $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Forward collision warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat    $150 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$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 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,575$5,915$9,940$8,815$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$3,625$2,965$6,990$5,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,601-3,428-2,810-6,622-5,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112018
ModelCTSRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in101.6 in
Length191.6 in172.6 in
Width72.5 in67.9 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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