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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: $26,970 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $26,235 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,325 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $24,168 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,855 | $19,390 |
| Base Invoice | $42,874 | $18,432 |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Cargo net | 95 | 50 |
| Navigation system | 2,145 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 740 | |
| Luxury II Package | 3,450 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |
| UVO Package | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Remote start | 495 | |
| Front buckets | 0 | |
| Cargo net | 78 | 42 |
| Navigation system | 1,780 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 615 | |
| Luxury II Package | 3,226 | |
| FWD | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 2,441 | |
| UVO Package | 837 | |
| Technology Package | 2,167 | |
| Cargo mat | 78 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Remote start | 410 | |
| Options (change) | 6,430 | 6,755 |
| Options (change) | 5,699 | 6,068 |
| Destination | 920 | 825 |
| Total Price | $53,205 | $26,970 |
| Total Invoice | $49,493 | $25,325 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,110 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,121 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V8 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $53,205 | $26,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,125 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,080 | $26,970 |
| Total Invoice | $49,493 | $25,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,047 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,446 | $25,325 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Trim | V8 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,125 | $3,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,125 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,047 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | DTS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 207.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,009 lb. | 3,036 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.2 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Luxury II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 8% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | 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 | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
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