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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: $26,970

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,325

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelDTSForte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,425 $19,390
Base Invoice $51,432 $18,432
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 0 6,755
Options (change) 0 6,068
Destination 920 825
Total Price $55,345 $26,970
Total Invoice $52,352 $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: $25,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,449
Model Year20102015
ModelDTSForte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$55,345$26,970
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,620$26,970
Total Invoice$52,352$25,325
Adjustments for Features-2,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,774$25,325

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102015
ModelDTSForte
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
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
Surround sound$250 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,075$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102015
ModelDTSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length207.6 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested335092%
Total Not Requested2758%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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