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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,865

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,712

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelDTSForte
TrimV8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $19,300
Base Invoice $42,874 $18,380
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 95 40
Sun and Sound Package 1,505  
Heated front seats 1,425  
FWD 0  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 78 32
Sun and Sound Package 1,249  
Heated front seats 1,183  
FWD 0  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,025 1,790
Options (change) 2,510 1,557
Destination 920 775
Total Price $49,800 $21,865
Total Invoice $46,304 $20,712

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,626
Model Year20092013
ModelDTSForte
TrimV8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$49,800$21,865
Adjustments for Features-3,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,610$21,865
Total Invoice$46,304$20,712
Adjustments for Features-2,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,338$20,712

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelDTSForte
TrimV8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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$5,315$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9660

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelDTSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in104.3 in
Length207.6 in178.3 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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