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Cadillac DTS 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 DTS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,640 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $22,145 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $20,344 | ||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,525 | $19,100 |
| Base Invoice | $38,826 | $18,190 |
| Cargo net | 65 | 40 |
| Heated front seats | 1,375 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Cargo net | 54 | 32 |
| Heated front seats | 1,141 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Options (change) | 1,440 | 1,790 |
| Options (change) | 1,195 | 1,557 |
| Destination | 820 | 750 |
| Total Price | $43,785 | $21,640 |
| Total Invoice | $40,841 | $20,497 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,805 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,094 | ||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $43,785 | $21,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,340 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,445 | $21,640 |
| Total Invoice | $40,841 | $20,497 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,250 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,591 | $20,497 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,640 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,340 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,250 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,009 lb. | 2,822 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| 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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